Growing up is probably the scariest thing all of us kids have to face.

It's a fact that we are adults for longer than we are kids, but why can't it be the opposite way around? My dad used to tell me that school and having fun were my only jobs as a kid and now suddenly at 18 I basically have to become completely independent!? And then, in a few short years, I will be expected to find a big-girl job and be on my own?! Wow, growing up does not sound like fun to me.

See, there is nothing better than being a kid. Your mom cooking dinner, taking you to the doctor and making sure you always have what you need. You always have someone there to love you and comfort you, but what are we supposed to do when we no longer live with our parents?

All I know for sure is that after college means facing the real world. So, what even happens after college? Don't tell me I can't party during the week or sleep all day anymore because that would be really painful. Even though I am only a freshman, I'm already depressed that I only have three years left of complete freedom and stupid mistakes.

As kids, we used to know what our future held. For example, after middle school I knew I was going to high school. I knew I would go on vacation every summer or go to camp and play sports all day long or just hang out with my friends. We had it so easy — because everything was already planned out for us. Now, everything that the future holds is just one big question mark.

So, here are the some of the reasons why I don't want to grow up:

I don't want to grow up because that means your mom isn't there to take care of you when you're sick.

I don't want to grow up because all of my experiences will be based off what I can afford, not just asking mom and dad for money.

I don't want to grow up because all of my friends will be moving all over the country for their jobs.

I don't want to grow up because I love the fact I can go to bed at 3 a.m. every day and sleep all day the next day and do it all over again without any cares in the world.

I don't want to grow up because it's going to have to be the news I'm watching instead of Netflix.

I don't want to grow up because waking up at 6 a.m. to commute for a job and sit in a cubicle does not sound like a good time, especially at 23 years old.

I don't want to grow up because I have no idea what I am going to do with my life.

I don't want to grow up because I have no idea where I am going to end up.

As my final stages of being a kid are coming to a close, I am truly sad and definitely scared. Growing up just doesn't make sense to me because the way I have lived my life for the past 18 years is going to do a complete 360 on me once I graduate into the real world. So for all of us kids, let's make these last couple of years the best of our lives!