When you became an adult, what disappointed you the most?

As in, when you were a kid, you viewed being an adult the best thing ever. You can do whatever you want, whenever you want. You can pick your own career. You'll be financially comfortable! And many other things we associate with adults. However, as we get older, we realize that this is not always the case. Which realization disappointed you the most?

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Jenny1234 · 51-55, F

I really didn’t know how to do anything for myself as an adult. Everything about being an adult was a shock to me.

I didn’t know how to cook or clean or pay bills except the automatic withdrawal for my car payments. I had been catered to by my parents my whole life.

Those were my biggest disappointments

dancingtongue · 80-89, M

@Jenny1234 That's sad. One of the most important functions of parenthood is to teach your children how to be self-reliant in the world. My youngest son said he found the best way to meet girls in college was to go to the laundry room and advise them on how to do their laundry. His Mom taught him well.

Jenny1234 · 51-55, F

@dancingtongue this is so true