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15 Things We Did As Children That Aren't Acceptable As Adults

These things were all cute back in the day, but not now. For heavens sake.

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15 Things We Did As Children That Aren't Acceptable As Adults
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1. Temper Tantrums in Public (Or Anywhere)

Although there are still adults that throw tantrums like children, we should have long grown out of this childish act for attention.

2. Passing Notes

The amount of people that still pass notes in college is ridiculous. Like, come on guys. We earned the right to whisper in class. Stop writing notes.

3. Playing Tag

Unless you are playing tag with a child, we can leave this game in the past. It's cute when kids play, but grown adults playing is sad.

4. Peeing in Public

It's funny, when I was asking my friend Waffle his opinion of these "childish" acts, he confessed that he still does this and he's a junior in college. I agree, if you have to go, you have to go but as an adult that's definitely a no-no in public

5. Jumping in Puddles of Water

I can't think of any adult that would jump into puddles of water and splash everyone around them anymore. This is great. As a community we should keep it this way.

6. Running Around with Underwear on Your Head

This is the CUTEST thing when little kids run around with their underwear on their head... not so much like this guy. No one looks attractive or cute when they do it as an adult.

7. Playing in the Sprinkler

That awkward moment when you're a can't afford a pool but you have to make do... Again, it's only acceptable if a child does it.

8. Pooping Your Pants

We all know that feeling of when the Taco Bell hits. It's not a good feeling, so let's take care of our undies as adults, okay? Because there's no one to wipe our butts now.

9. Riding Around in a Shopping Cart.

If you're not a toddler, you do not belong in the shopping cart. It's not funny. That's definitely something you can grow out of.

10. Playing M.A.S.H.

We all remember what it was like to plan our future with M.A.S.H.... AS KIDS.

11. Drawing on the Walls with Crayons or Markers.

I do believe that if we did this as adults, there would be a lot more repercussions. So let's not!

12. Riding a Bike with Training Wheels.

This is so funny. As a child, you're expected to use training wheels on your bike. But not as an adult. Your legs can reach the ground, you're fine.

13. Making Your Siblings Play Dress Up with You

This is adorable, but let's keep it a childhood activity.

14. Running Around Naked

This speaks for itself. This is just gross.

15. Racing Bikes in Stores

We all remember getting in trouble in Walmart for getting on the bikes and riding them around. If you're an adult riding around on a bike in Walmart... just don't come out in public again.

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