Can I opt out of being an adult?

About this episode

The episode discusses the contrast between teenage expectations of adulthood and the reality of growing up.

Remember when you thought adulthood meant freedom, money, and no curfew? Yeah… same. In this episode of Patience & Progress, we’re talking about what our teenage selves believed adult life would look like, and the reality check that followed. From paying registration every year (WHY?!) to learning insurance doesn’t cover everything, we’re unpacking the funny, frustrating, and humbling parts of growing up. We also dive into: Parenting adult kids The things we swore we’d never say (but now do) Breaking generational patterns Why no one prepares you for how much your heart can hurt as a parent And why maybe… ignorance is bliss when you’re young If you’ve ever looked at your life and thought, “This is not what I pictured,” you’re not alone. Let’s laugh about it together.........

People in this episode

Hosts: Melanie, Shelly, Karissa

Topics covered

• adulthood
• parenting
• generational patterns
• growing up
• life expectations
• humor

Keywords

• adulthood
• parenting
• generational patterns
• life expectations
• growing up
• humor
• freedom
• insurance
• heartache

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