Level of Maturity

G advised me a couple of times to not take what my kids say too seriously because they are just kids. I can see G's point of view quite clearly - how would a 10 or 17 year old know anything about life? Much less, for sure, when they were younger! It is a reasonable advice from a good friend. But then, if we have immature adults, why then can't there be a possibility of mature children?!

Last night, I listened in on a conversation between ASid and Hans. The older brother was talking about minimum wage and what that means in terms of one's lifestyle. ASid recruited me as a consultant to find out rental costs, grocery expenses, etc. I was happy to help. Eventually, ASid's point was that one must aspire for more than minimum wage if one wants to actually live a life beyond simply paying bills and trudging along from pay cheque to pay cheque.

It was quite enlightening, but definitely terrifying for the younger brother.

While ASid was at it, he also talked to Hans about taking initiative. For this part of the lecture, their Momley was a super star. ASid talked about how Momley takes initiative at Hans' school and how it has made a difference for Hans and other students at school.

That reminded me of a speech I heard at a dinner a few months ago. The speaker said that parental involvement at schools is supposed to enhance the student experience. Once it starts to become subjective, parents should step aside or step down. However, the reality is that there are too many personal agendas and many more power politics that parents bring to their children's schools. Immaturity runs rampant when that happens and it happens quite frequently.

So, having witnessed adults say and do unbelievably senseless stuff, I am of the opinion that maturity is not directly proportionate to age. Maturity is independent of age. And if I have to seek advice anytime soon, I would be quite comfortable running any dilemma of mine by my children.

Having said that, today, I watched "Teen Titans Go! To the Movies" with Hans. I was looking forward to the movie as I enjoy watching the series quite a bit. But the movie was a letdown for me. However, Hans stayed till the very end and exclaimed how good the movie was! He was thrilled to bits at ending his summer holidays watching some of his favourite fictional characters. He laughed the loudest through the many butt and fart references in the movie. Each time, I was reminded of how much he is still a child!

Since I am a fan of those crazy characters as well, would that make me somewhat childish and immature?! If anyone were to think that, I am the insulted!!