Maturity at every age differs drastically. Some people mature faster than others, and throughout someone 's entire life their maturity changes. Being mature as a child, to an adult, to an elderly person has different meanings. People hold a degree of respect toward mature individuals that can handle themselves in a respectful manner. Being mature does not simply mean that a person has the ability to pay their bills or go to work. It means that an individual is able to analyze possible consequences before partaking in any sort of activity, while also possessing the potential to handle issues appropriately and with respect.
Children are often times regarded as immature. They might cry whenever someone takes their toy, or say silly things that …show more content…
I do not like to go out and party and act wild like most of my friends and peers. For the most part, I am always the “Debbie downer” to my friends because I constantly think of what the consequences will be, rather than the pleasure that will take place in doing the wrong action. To my parents and to other adults, I am looked at as an exceptional role model for people my age. In the eyes of my peers, however, I am looked at as dull and uninteresting. As a result, there are pros and cons to thinking in a mature way. It just depends on who is reacting toward the behavior. Going out and making poor decisions can affect a person’s entire life, especially when it comes to getting in trouble with the law. Being able to make vigilant and wise decisions can stir a person toward the right path, making it imperative for individuals to hold a strong sense of …show more content…
People who are mature are respected, as is seen in the hierarchy of high school grade levels. For example, when a senior visits a freshman class, they may witness less-than-mature behavior that now they know it is not the right kind of behavior. However, these seniors remember they, too, were once those immature freshmen. This brings high school seniors toward a greater sense of understanding for maturity, as evaluating the progress made over the span of four years creates a feeling of accomplishment. As such, being mature means more than just being able to live and act like an adult, but also being able to fully analyze the differences between the meaning of immaturity and maturity. It means that individuals are fully capable of handling the curveballs of life in a respectful and honorable manner. Whether someone is sixteen years old or sixty-one years old, maturity ranges from person to person no matter the age, transforming itself around someone’s individual life experiences. Some people mature early and while others mature later on in life. No matter who it is or at what point they are in their life, many factors play into the time in which their sense of maturity kicks in, including how someone might have been raised in their family or what values they might
Children are often times regarded as immature. They might cry whenever someone takes their toy, or say silly things that …show more content…
I do not like to go out and party and act wild like most of my friends and peers. For the most part, I am always the “Debbie downer” to my friends because I constantly think of what the consequences will be, rather than the pleasure that will take place in doing the wrong action. To my parents and to other adults, I am looked at as an exceptional role model for people my age. In the eyes of my peers, however, I am looked at as dull and uninteresting. As a result, there are pros and cons to thinking in a mature way. It just depends on who is reacting toward the behavior. Going out and making poor decisions can affect a person’s entire life, especially when it comes to getting in trouble with the law. Being able to make vigilant and wise decisions can stir a person toward the right path, making it imperative for individuals to hold a strong sense of …show more content…
People who are mature are respected, as is seen in the hierarchy of high school grade levels. For example, when a senior visits a freshman class, they may witness less-than-mature behavior that now they know it is not the right kind of behavior. However, these seniors remember they, too, were once those immature freshmen. This brings high school seniors toward a greater sense of understanding for maturity, as evaluating the progress made over the span of four years creates a feeling of accomplishment. As such, being mature means more than just being able to live and act like an adult, but also being able to fully analyze the differences between the meaning of immaturity and maturity. It means that individuals are fully capable of handling the curveballs of life in a respectful and honorable manner. Whether someone is sixteen years old or sixty-one years old, maturity ranges from person to person no matter the age, transforming itself around someone’s individual life experiences. Some people mature early and while others mature later on in life. No matter who it is or at what point they are in their life, many factors play into the time in which their sense of maturity kicks in, including how someone might have been raised in their family or what values they might