Being a grown-up
Some people take a prejudiced view of what it is to be a grown-up. I loved reading Asterix, Tintin & the William series when I was young and I still am fond of them. But some people find this strange, more so when they also see me doing some of the supposedly grown-up things the next day like discussing weather or politics, even more so when they come to know that I’m interested in nanotechnology or the multiverse concept. To quote a friend of mine who I generally consider intelligent and charming (well, she reads my posts), “… a little [funny], when you speak both about [abstract] scientific things and comics, which are a little contradictory.”
Just think for a moment, are books for children written by children? Or by sane, creative adults?
Growing up is not substituting our childhood likes, dislikes and fantasies with the ones the adult world supposedly enforces on us. As we grow up, our faculties improve thereby empowering us to explore newer vistas. To or to not leave behind our existing interests should be our choice though nothing really necessitates that in the first place. It’s not a matter of substitution, just one of addition. You like doing something, continue doing it. Just don’t stop for the sake of others. As long as it doesn’t offend people around you, as long as it doesn’t hinder your progress in any way, have it your way.
This planet is amazingly diverse and this diversity is seen within its inhabitants too. We have diverse thoughts, interests and talents. This diversity is integral to our well-being. Only we don’t realize it.
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The Straight Bat 
My views are the same as urs on this topic…
Though people still like the stuff they used to as a kid, they dont take time to pursue them as often as before.
li’l dissappointed tht ur comment abt the *intelligent and charming* friend wasn’t refering to me 😦
Hmm.., I ……its difficult for me to say something like this.. Ok..AGREE with u r views.I agree that age has nothing to do with interests.Children enjoy comics and cartoons cuz they r able to imagine and enjoy the actions and the story.Even after growing up, they enjoy it with the same intensity, i still stop the work i am engrossed with when i hear the music of Tom and Jerry and run to the Entertainment room to watch the show, even if i have watched the same piece umpty number of times and comics still attract me when i go to the library and i manage to pick up atleast one comic among all other magazines and scientific novels.Its just that grown ups either are too busy with their responsibilities and worries that they are not able to enjoy the comedy or that they have a mental block like 90% of the adults have, that such cartoons and comics are not for their age group.Its time that they realise the relaxation and relief it provides to the mind and helps in clear thinking.
BTW, now i know the reason why u particularlly wanted me to read this article :))