We thought we were running away from the grownups, and now we are the grownups.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Young people rebel against adults only to become adults themselves.
- In plain terms
- Rebellious children grow up to be the adults they once resisted.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept responsibility as you transition into adulthood.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How have your views on authority changed?
- What does growing up mean to you?
Another view
Some adults retain a youthful perspective on responsibility.
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