There were always a few phrases that you hated to hear when you were younger, but now that you're older, they make so much sense. It really gives you some perspective. Here are a few of them:
1. You have your whole life ahead of you.
This is the most important one! Whenever you get stressed about the future, classes, relationships, anything— you have so much time ahead of you to explore and develop, and that is a consoling thought when you're extremely stressed.
2. You'll understand when you're older.
As much as it pains me to admit this one, growing up and having more experiences gives you so much more perspective on everything. I was one of those kids who thought they knew everything about anything, and now that I'm older, I realize that so much went over my head as a child.
3. Bedtime is now.
Who DOESN'T want to go to bed earlier now that they're older?
4. Eat one more bite of your vegetables.
Not only do I appreciate the health benefits of a few brussels sprouts here and there, but I also LOVE them now that I know how to properly prepare them. I could eat them all day.
5. Make your bed.
When kids are young, they don't seem to care about the state of their room when they leave in the morning. Now, it's always so nice to come home to a clean, neat room (especially if everything else in your life is a mess).
