What is something you only realized is not mandatory, when you became an adult?

Conforming to society. Nearly anything i learned to school i never used in my life other than grade 7 math to count money.
Highschool deploma has no value. College is a money grab scam.

Life experience comes from living life not examining a book.

DareToSayIT · M

Listening to any other adult.

beermeplease · M

picking my nose or holding my weewee when i have to pee.

Longpatrol · 31-35, M

Morals. Going by the behaviour of politicians

WanderingHelplessly · 51-55, M

Behaving in public

HumanEarth · F

Listening to the cops when your drunk (learned that one the hard way)

CrazyMusicLover · 31-35

Always having firm structure and schedule like going to school/work every workday, however, times changed. When I was a kid, working from home or being an online freelancer was something unthinkable.

eyeno · M

Cleaning

Rutterman · 46-50, M

That you have to be polite and respectful to everyone, including those who act like complete jerks.

ElyssTTTrucks · 100+, M

Being like what conventional boring people think is an adult.

SleepingWithGhosts · 46-50, M

It's not required to wear clothing at home when you're by yourself.

DancingStarGoddess ·

Gosh... So many things.

Jonjdw · 51-55, M

For some reason when I was younger, I thought all adults knew everything and we’re always right. I think I was pretty young when I thought that, but it took time for me to realize it fully. lol

GoFish ·

dungeoneering in a party of more than one (i can go solo)

Sapio · 51-55, M

I'm trying to think of something but nothing comes to mind.

Iwillwait · M

Curfews

Bilboes · 31-35, F

Being liked by everyone. You really don’t have to explain yourself, attend every event, answer every message immediately, or keep people happy all the time. Protecting your peace is actually allowed.

DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

Always was a rebel. Yet I didn't realize the extent until I was an adult.

It's not mandatory to follow the crowd.

dragonfly46 · F

Leaving anything considered fun behind.