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GoddessDustyGold -> Definition of maturity (5/12/2005 3:05:21 PM)

Maturity seems to be addressed quite often, in round about ways on the various forums here. I saw this today in Dear Abby.

"Maturity is the ability to control our impulses, to think beyond the moment, and to consider how our words and our actions will affect others and ourselves before we act."

What is your definition of maturity?



michellewarner -> RE: Definition of maturity (5/12/2005 4:34:40 PM)

i believe that maturity is mostly made up of the following:

1. the ability to understand that other people have different views, lifestyles, beliefs, etc, than mine
2. the understanding that my path may be as alien or repulsive to them as theirs is to me
3. the belief that if neither of us is doing any harm, then we're both ok

i also believe that maturity means understanding, accepting, and embracing:

1. that i am responsible for my own actions, thoughts, feelings, beliefs, etc
2. that i am responsible for my survival, emotional or otherwise
3. that i am not a victim



sub4hire -> RE: Definition of maturity (5/12/2005 7:50:50 PM)

quote:

"Maturity is the ability to control our impulses, to think beyond the moment, and to consider how our words and our actions will affect others and ourselves before we act."


If we went strictly by that definition probably a massive percentage would not be mature.

To me, I guess to sum it up would be. To set out to do a task and to accomplish it even if it gets tough.
To have control of one's self. To know when to say yes, and when to say no.

Then again I guess my definitions are sort of like dear abby's



MrThorns -> RE: Definition of maturity (5/12/2005 9:32:27 PM)


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ORIGINAL: GoddessDustyGold


What is your definition of maturity?


I see maturity as knowing that your actions may affect the lives of other people and taking responsiblity for those actions.

Maturity is having the wisdom to pick your battles.

Maturity is a realization that other people's words can affect your life, but only if you allow them to.

(There's a lot more I could add to this, but I'm keeping it short..)

~Thorns



Lordandmaster -> RE: Definition of maturity (5/12/2005 9:53:24 PM)

To me, maturity means being an adult, and the difference between an adult and a child is that an adult is responsible. So maturity means taking responsibility.



Jennsen -> RE: Definition of maturity (5/14/2005 4:06:33 AM)

maturity is bestow to those of all ages...a special gift from nature.

Maturity is,
To love and care for everything living and not. To be wise in actions to and from. To be honest and patient. To share and give and nurture. To have self-respect and respect for all. To teach. And above all, not to have greed or jealousy, judgements or selfishness.

J



ShiftedJewel -> RE: Definition of maturity (5/14/2005 5:55:57 AM)

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What is your definition of maturity?


I see my self as very mature... most of the time.. that is until we drive by a toys r us store... then I can't help but sing that damn song... I don't wanna grow up....

To me, mature is the ability to make decision and stand by it, good, bad or indifferent, then if it's a good decision, take it in stride, if it's a bad one, own it and take responsibility for it.

I know teenagers that do that and 40 year olds that don't. Age has nothing to do with it.

Jewel



FelinePersuasion -> RE: Definition of maturity (5/14/2005 11:07:41 PM)

LAM I've some children who're far far better behaved than adults. Maturity isn't an adults only thing.

Maturity is in one form or another taking responcibility for your own actions.



junecleaver -> RE: Definition of maturity (5/14/2005 11:11:00 PM)

Dear Abby probably summed it up better than I could.



onceburned -> RE: Definition of maturity (5/15/2005 7:15:32 AM)

I thought maturity was when your bonds had reached fullness...or um.... were completed. Erm... something like that.[:-]



Lordandmaster -> RE: Definition of maturity (5/15/2005 11:59:34 AM)

You know, that's exactly what I said. If a child takes responsibility and an adult doesn't, the child is more of an adult than the adult is.

Lam

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ORIGINAL: FelinePersuasion

LAM I've some children who're far far better behaved than adults. Maturity isn't an adults only thing.

Maturity is in one form or another taking responcibility for your own actions.



RiotGirl -> RE: Definition of maturity (5/15/2005 12:36:51 PM)

i once heard that maturity is when you can hold the SAME job for over a year.



BobcatsLilMinx -> RE: Definition of maturity (5/16/2005 11:58:42 AM)

I think maturity to me, is being able to other people in a rational manner, and not letting your emotions lead the way...

The "immature brat" is usually the one standing in the centre of the room, stamping their foot and screaming loudly, no?

Sometimes I erad things on here that make me cringe, or outright want to get up on my soapbox and start shouting. I count maturity as NOT giving into those impulses, responding rationally as I said, rather than emotionally.

And... a bunch of people may jump on me for this... but I do think your age and life experience affects it. I know my ability to respond to different opinions and perspectives in a mature way has altered with age.

Minx



ruffnecksbabygir -> RE: Definition of maturity (5/16/2005 1:21:02 PM)

hmmm, good question!

i've met young adults and even children who are much more mature than many adults will ever be.....i'd say maturity to me is reaching a point where you accept the things about yourself which you cannot change, when you are able to accept your faults and go beyond that...when you are able to look past yourself and see the "big picture" .... when you accept responsiblity for your own actions.



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