Age + Maturity

I think the very nature of it would require some knowledge/understanding at least.
If you were to know/understand nothing (using those terms lightly as to avoid questioning whether knowledge even exists), would you have a chance at being mature in any possible form? Especially if it deals with development... I think not.
But like you, I believe maturity is created by man and doesn't absolutely exist. On the other hand, I believe absolute morality exists.

 

I also believe that absolute morailty exists, and I also think that i have witnessed it in a very young children. They have no job, goals(life goals), and mostly stress free. They only do things to have fun and aren't greedy, or hurtful people, I think age takes away peoples morals when they have large goals.




Also look a person with 1 post count who didn't post porno...LMAO

 

I feel I am both mature on the Internet and IRL. First off, basically what I think in real life is the same here, it doesn't change because we're first hand in front of each other. I am 13, no one cares, as long as I can act mature here and at school, home, whatever. Although some people may think age matters, it doesn't, only the maturity/how someone acts, age will not affect that unless your extremely young (9-). In fact, I can probably find plenty of mature 10/11 year olds, not all are, just some. Most of the people around my age that haven't been banned I find more mature. Of course, I don't know everyone's age, but I congratulate you if you've managed not to get banned and have been active around sythe for awhile now. Maybe those who are immature shouldn't even be on the computer.

BTW, you don't always need to act so mature and responsible, then you would just be boring!

 

I don't think age determines your maturity. The reason I say this is because it all depends on who you spend most of your time with. For instance When I was younger I hung out with older people than me so I tended to act more like them to fit it etc.

 

Im 13, i think me being on sythe forum and playing runescape has made me alot more mature.

 

in my opinion your age doesn't affect your opinions. The reason that younger people are generally speaking less mature is that they have dealt with much less stress and stuff in their life and as such their views are very different... However people who have had a harder life and say had to support themselves have been FORCED to mature earlier... You SHOULD mature as you age though rather than trying to be older whilst you are young as once you get to be the age you were trying to be you realise how much you wish you had enjoyed the earlier years of your life.

 

I think people act immature in real life, and over the internet. Age does affect maturity until about 13 years old probably. People choose if they want to talk about sex all the time, be immature, make jokes about people's families..

 

Eh, from the ages from 1-10, most people probably haven't gotten through the "maturing state."

But, no, I don't believe you can base maturity on someone's age. Some 12 year old can have a better thought of things, than a 15/16 year old. There are lots of 15/16 year olds on this site, that I find extremely immature, and they act like as if they are 9 year old. Then there are those people, who act like their age, and have mature thoughts, and sometimes just ask like a child, for the fun of it. There is nothing wrong with someone joking, or making childish jokes, I think it depends on their thought of situation.

But yeah, I don't think Age and Maturity exactly mix.

 

Age its not maturity.
Maturity = the way you think

 

I would agree with that, I think the age in-which you mature depends wholly on your circumstances. Lets say both your parents die (Dark, I am sorry but it is to make a point) and you are left as the oldest child at the age of 13. You would have to learn how to mature very quickly so you could take care of your siblings.

Whereas if you are brought up in a rich enviornment where money is no object, you would never have to mature as you would never had the responsibility that demands it.

I think maturity is directly linked to responsibility.

 

I think it affects you up to a point. Obviously a 10 year old should be more mature than a 5 year old, but not always the case. I myself am pretty mature. I do know kids that aren't, that are my age.

 

I have a niece who is only 3 years old, well almost 4 and she is very smart, she is nice, well mannered. And sadly she is far more mature in my eyes then more then half of the people I know. This is why I believe age doesn't matter.

 

age doesnt matter thats a perfect example of why

 

Age matters.

Its basic psychology. Your theories and opinions really don't matter, this is what years of psychological study and research have proven.

You can't rule out cultural/age rites of passage as maturity impressions. (In Western culture, at the age 18, a young person is expected to behave more as an adult) Although the maturity of an individual can be depressed, (i.e. Someone who did not enjoy a childhood may exhibit immaturity at an older age) as time goes on that individual will proceed through the behavioral stages regardless.

Jaamal, your example is not entirely invalid, but it represents behavior conditioning rather than actual maturity.

 

Matruity is based on the emotions and the morals a person expresses, so people can become more rational since they are motivated to do anything. Also maturity is not something that is comes with age. It may come from life learn lessons, but they can be learned anytime.

So are you trying to say that everyone will eventually become mature? If that is so, I am looking for a major trasformation from a lot of people.

Also 18 is a number society decided was correct, but it doesn't mean people have to be mature by then.

Maturity is based off of peoples behavior. If it isn't what is it based off of?

 

Jaamal, I'm sorry.. but your wrong.

I love how you always take examples so literally.

My statement was not my own opinion, it was the accepted opinion of the psychological academic community.

I choose them over you. :/
Sorry, a PhD is a tad more credible than 1,000 posts and a high school diploma..

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ehh.. I've been on a war path since the Boy/girl debates.. Sorry I've been so stabby and worked up. :/

 

Whatever, I will not argue with you.

Just want you to know that sometimes it isn't who says something it is what was said and how they said it. Also I might not have a degree in psychology yet, but that doesn't mean that they are far more intelligent then me or anyone else on the upcoming.

Psychology- The science of minds and behavior

People have different minds and different behaviors, making no statement on psychology always correct.

 

Grossly inaccurate.

Human beings all share certain basic behaviors. (i.e. emotions) To say this would mean you assume it is possible for a human to be without flaw.

Your view on the subject is far too abstract. This isn't creative art, its science.

 

Yes, we all share basic behaviors as humans, but to believe we all grow the same way and at the same time is a foolish thing to think. Age doesn't matter, time may be factored in though. As we need time to learn things which takes time, but age means nothing.


We all react differently to things and situations.
We learn things differently.
We all have different values.
We all have different dreams.
We all have different Habits.


In order to summarize all of these people into 1 catergory would only leave the informaiton so open that it is incorrect or useless. To say all these people learn from experience in life that comes with age would be more reasonable to me. But not everyone do the same things.


Nobody is perfect, but I think that a person flaws can add to their good qualities.

 

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Ok well I see [Kind of] where your going, age matters. Although could you specify an age where you would see someone becoming mature (please). Besides Western culture (Unless you are apart of this culture), lots of other people believe that people should mature at younger age. I know tons of people who always go through something traditional in their family when the become 16 (Cars come in place here) why do you think the age to receive your first Driver's permit is then? Because they think your more mature.Even when someone becomes 12/13 (Bar/Bat Mitzvahs) {Which is when someone is supposed to recognize their religious responsibilities} do show that the person that is celebrating their bar mitzvahs has indeed matured, they recognize at this age that they can accept their own religion/ follow their own religion and its policies and such. How about when your just born, this shows that you have matured from a fetus to a human baby. Although age can matter, it doesn't have a large affect on maturity.

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