I like my age

[Desperate4God]

I would not want to be any other age except 26, which is my age now. I was at the book store yesterday buying a rather racy book when I saw a preteen girl and her parents. I guess they were buying her a book. She was standing in line, looking at some other stuff and when their turn came up to go to the register, her Dad told her: "Let's go. You don't need that right now." and then proceeded to buy the book they originally planned. I then remembered all the times I held on tight to my own son's hand while in stores and told him "No" when he was looking at something. I remember telling him that very same thing just the other day when he asked for a toy. How annoying! I mean, right now...I can go to the bookstore on my own and in my own car. I can buy whatever book I want to without any problems. I don't have to be driven around by my parents or told "no". I can buy stuff with my own money. I don't have to ask my parents to buy something for me and then have them sensor what I want. Seriously! You say that kids have it great. No responsibilities, no worries or cares. They don't have to worry about planning their day because they are guided throughout the day as to what they are to do next. I will take the responsibilities any day next to having to be told what to do and what not to do. I would rather work 12 hour shifts, 6 days a week and have that 7th day to do AS I PLEASE, then have no job and have to depend on someone older and wiser to tell me what to do every stinking day. So, that being said...I like being 26 and the boss. I feel sorry for my son always haveing to obey and do as he's told and never really having choices. I can understand why he gets frustrated and throws tantrums. I would probably do the same thing if was always bossed around. I like my freedom!