Do we have more freedom as children or as adults?
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April 14, 2009 at 9:14 pm
Joseph
Ever since the eve of New Years Eve ’08 (going into ’08) I’ve been making it a point to explore childhood once again; which explains macaroni and cheese and watching Sponge Bob.
Though now I think it’s a lot more fulfilling because I can drive myself places or afford things (used to be able to afford things), but maybe not having those luxuries as a child is a benefit. Though I remember a lot of frustration with being young. The constant emphasis on being responsible.
I suppose it depends on what exactly freedom is, and I’m not sure it exists in the way we all want to believe it exists. I conclude that every thing is a burden in some way. iPhones in particular. Money as well (or lack of…depends on which side you’re on).
I think I will answer this question by equating Freedom with Feeling. When I was younger my feeling was more shallow. It had it’s impression, but hardly any understanding. Now I have more understanding, it came along with actually being Up and Down. It came with actually experiencing things. So my feeling is a more fuller sense, whether it good feelings or bad ones. It has a spirit to it (for lack of better description).
So I have to say being an Adult, because of the emotional maturity. Maybe feeling is learned?
So back to the first paragraph. I prefer this secondary childhood over the first because of the emotional maturity. These things leave a deeper impression the second time. (Not that sponge bob was around, but cartoons.)
April 14, 2009 at 9:31 pm
seanstarrve
Interesting question. I feel like this should have been the essay question on the SATs. In fact – pardon the digression – this SHOULD have been the essay question. It’s a lot better and far more interesting than what I had (if I remember correctly). As for the question at hand…hmmm. Well, I think I’ll post my full response as a whole new post! (when I don’t have 2 finals to study for).
April 14, 2009 at 9:47 pm
seanstarrve
OH. And nice picture…I see you’re repping YogaUnlimited.com …how noble!