Life as a kid could be so annoying, since you don’t get to decide much about your own life. Now that we’re all grown-up, it’s easy to forget how frustrating it was, but a Reddit post is helping us remember. It asks, “What sucked as a child but is awesome as an adult?” It’s something a lot of us can relate to, as nearly 8-thousand responses have come in already and these are some of the best.
- “A home cooked meal”
- “Doing nothing on the weekends”
- “Brussels sprouts”
- “Nap time!”
- “Going to the gym felt like a chore. Now, I enjoy working out and the positive effects it has on my physical and mental health.”
- “Daily showers.”
- “Using public libraries instead of buying books felt limiting. Now, I appreciate the resources and community services that libraries offer, making them a valuable asset.”
- “Drinking water instead of soda”
- “Hardware stores”
- “Saving money wasn't a concept I cared about as a child. Now, seeing my savings grow and being financially secure is incredibly rewarding.”
- “HGTV”
- “Getting a package of socks as a gift.”
- “Staying home instead of going to the party.”
- “Bedtime. As a kid, it was the worst part of the day. But as an adult, it's the highlight of my day”
- “Watching documentaries”
- “Personally, rainy weekends”
- “Visiting museums”
- “Going to the grocery store. As I kid I was always told no, but as an adult my secret candy/snack stash says yessssss”
- “Taking a bath”
- “Siblings”
Source: Reddit
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