Everybody wants to stay young. But youthful innocence only reflects the (36)________of the "half adult" generation. For many young people, adulthood means being ordinary and (37)________under a load of onerous responsibilities. "Being an adult is no fun," said an (38)________girl. "You are a (39)________person and a conformist. You wear normal clothes and have to think a lot." (40)________ speaking, adulthood means no more partying, no easy money, and no (41)________ glasses. An adult is seen largely as someone able and (42)________to take over responsibility for his or her life.
The anxiety of growing up is (43)________ to the lack of adult role models and a break in communications between generations. (44)________________________. (45)________________________. The adoration of youth is also to blame. (46)"________________________", a sociologist says. No wonder that getting old causes anxiety.
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Anybody who admits too early that he is old has had it