An epidemic I've had the unfortunate pleasure of experiencing is that of what is known as the "kid-dult" era. For those of you that are scratching your heads at the moment, a "kid-dult" is a combination of a kid and an adult. For example, an individual may be over the age of 25 but still they act as if they are just turning 13.
Obviously, I can pin point this more onto the male species than I can the female. Females have an innate nurturing side that allows us to grow and develop much faster than males both mentally and physically. We understand there is a time frame in which to accomplish what we'd like and we understand that there are sacrifices that need to be made in order to achieve a majority of those things (whatever they may be). We are born planners and born with an understanding of the world that goes lightyears beyond the grasp of men.
The unfortunate side is the biological obstacle that all women must face that men do not understand. What they don't seem to get is, the older we get the less likely we are able to accomplish the goal of having a family. The 50% of the trade men have to donate can be spit out at almost any point in their lives. There is no pressing matter or feelings or emotions. Women on the other hand, are said to lose more than half of our eggs by the time we reach 30. That's more than half percent less of a chance of conceiving and more than half percent chance of complications when trying.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying all women want to have families because it may not be the case for some women. I'm also not saying all men are not emotionless selfish yuppies, because there are some really wonderful men out there. My rant goes along with the majority and not the exception.
The majority are looking at what's currently in the media and leading the way, justifying the rise of the kid-dult. We have television shows that encompass main characters in their mid-30s that are lolli-gagging around doing comical things along the way. When I look back, I believe that is what your young 20s are for. The years of 25 and below should be spent traveling and experiencing new and beautiful things. Growing in the sense that prepares you for your late 20s. So, it becomes a controlled exploring experience. Recklessness is only performed by the traveling fool who pretends to be open but actually is very afraid of the concept. This is why seeing these characters in their mid-30s perform absurd acts is in fact so hysterical. Because they are in their 30s and still don't seem to have it together.
I'd like to break away from this fad and say, I don't want to end up still figuring it out while I'm in my 30s. I think it is silly to cater to the illusion that we have all this time. When in fact, time is very fragile and limited. I believe it is necessary to live because every day given is a blessing, what I don't believe in is taking advantage of a good thing when it comes. So little good things come into our lives during this short time we have on earth that it's foolish to let them go. If you find your perfect match when you're 22, don't let it go because you're scared of the future. Conquer the future together with the person you know will stand by your side, from shitty economies to zombie apocalypses. If you find a good job that provides you with a starting point, don't let it go because you get frustrated. Especially with the state the current world is in right now, jobs are few and far between.
I understand the need to be selfish and accomplish your dreams before you take on the responsibility of another person. To play devil's advocate, if your significant other takes the back seat when it comes to your world maybe it's time to do some reevaluating. Either adjust your world and include the people that mean the most to you or continue being selfish.
The choice is yours, will you be another kid-dult or will you be someone better?
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