[aruanan]

One of the most moronic ideas to come down the pike is that children somehow benefit by spending a lot of time with others of their "peer" group who are just as clueless as they themselves are. Children who spend most of their time with adults, learning how adults interact (presuming good adult behavior), learning how to interact with adults, aren't missing out on their childhood, they're learning how to be adults, and that is the business of childhood. It always was this way until someone invented the concept of childhood as a gigantic stretch of time to be enjoyed before having to become an adult. As a result, we have childhood extending up through the twenties, especially among those who want nothing to do except make a lot of money and recreate.

[k2blader]

I'd argue that it's somewhat difficult for a young person to make a *lot* of money and have much time to recreate.

Or is it just that I'm getting old. :-)

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

Good explanation - thanks - Kassie - our boys fit this description don't you think?

[RipSawyer]

"As a result, we have childhood extending up through the twenties,"


I fear you may stand revealed as an incurable OPTOMIST! I can show you plenty of examples of childhood extending well into the thirties and sometimes even beyond.