Today is April 24th… therefore, tomorrow is April 25th… the 21st Birthday of my eldest son. The magical year, where you are supposed to enter Adulthood. So really, what does 21 years have to do with it? I have a 16 year old that thinks he’s been an adult for the passed couple of years and the other son, well I’m not sure he knows how old he is, he just likes to play it cool, hang with his friends and enjoy loving life.
The term adult has at least three distinct meanings. It can indicate a biologically grown person. It may also mean a person who alternatively is capable of reproduction, or a person who has attained the legally fixed age of majority; as opposed to a minor.
These different aspects of adulthood are often inconsistent and contradictory to the behavior… see “me” for example! One may legally be an adult but possess none of the maturity and responsibility that define adult character. Note to self: “Age is no guarantee of maturity” but I must remember, I am not young enough to know everything.
As our eldest prepares for the journey to adulthood, because obviously it will not occur though the night, therefore, some time shall pass first. He will move through the emotional process to arrive at his own self and be comfortable in the direction he has chosen.
I am proud to say my son is now an adult; he can legally make decisions for himself, and choose his own destiny. Then, we as parents, will continue to be by his side, trying to nudge him in the direction we think is right and I am sure he will resist sometimes and that’s okay because it is all part of growing up.
So salut to my son, Happy 21st Birthday and hope you never wake up screaming “I don’t wanna be an adult! I’ve heard horrible stories about bran and strange undergarments!”
Cheers, Love Mom xo
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