Posted by fairywings on January 31, 2006, at 12:02:09
In reply to Moving on, posted by Daisym on January 31, 2006, at 0:10:13
This analogy blew me away, just that you can think about things like that and come up with the analogy in the first place! It's so perceptive.Maybe kids in grammar school have fewer worries at school, so the can concentrate on things like recess - it's their work. But in middle school you have to be more serious about the work; watching out for yourself instead of relying on the playground monitor or the teacher. And then hormones kick in that make you feel pretty bad sometimes, but good at times too.
I guess it would be nice to think we could be a playful, curious child. But then we grow up, and realize there are other things we have to deal with, and perks that go along with that sometimes, and sometimes blows.
Maybe the thought of giving up what you've had in the grammar school phase feels crummy? Maybe you want to hold on to the teacher you adore, and keep him the way he was?
You're right, growing up does s*ck.
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