Journal #5

Q: Why do so many young people want to be older and old people want to be younger?

A: So many young people want to be older because you have more freedom when you are older. First of all you can vote. You especially can get into clubs and drink. The best of all is that you can drive and go wherever you want without having to ask for permission. I know you have to have money to drive, but again when you are older you can have a job. Most places only hire eighteen and older.This is why so many young people want to be older. So many old people want to be young because you can do more things when you are young. When you are old you can't go on theme park rides or go out in the cold because of arthritis and pains and what not. You are at higher risks of having heart attacks and strokes. You also have to take many medications. This is why so many old people want to be young again. I personally like my age. I am just grateful that I have lived this long. I know fifteen years doesn't seem that long, but a lot of people are dying young now. Don't get me wrong I can't wait to be eighteen, but I also can't wait to be like eighty. So many people don't want to live until they are eighty because it's supposedly miserable, but people should be happy that they lived that long. When you're old you have stories to tell and life lessons to give. Which gives your life a purpose. People need to love their age no matter how old they are. Whether it be fifteen or eighty. You are fortunate to be alive.