‘What age did you realise you weren’t young anymore?’ – 17 wake up calls that the years are flying by

10.

‘This year actually. So I am not a traditional student in that I am attempting to finish my bachelor’s degree in my mid 30s, but there was recently a classroom exercise that required the use of the number sign #. An 18 year old legitimately asked what was a number sign.

‘The other students informed him it was a hashtag symbol. Two facts dawned on me that day. I am in fact old. And my state is indeed dead ass last in education.’
-Public_Peace6594

11.

’34F here. Not needing to show my ID when I buy alcohol and the cashier saying “have a good day ma’am” to top it off.. :(‘
-invisifeel

12.

‘When “based” became a saying. “Based on what?” I knew then that it was too late for me’
-silentn1

13.

‘When I realized most pro athletes were younger than me’
-GoonerPete

14.

‘I bought my house at 24 and had my first kid at 26, so I haven’t felt young for about a decade.’
-Worth_Gap4226

15.

‘I’m 40 and I tried to jump out of the van at work and instead my knees gave and I just kinda fell out in front of god and everyone. Good times.’
-SkitterChitters

16.

‘When i reached the age my dad was when I was born. Also, when I reached the age of the dad’s in the cartoons I used to watch as a kid. Lol’
-NordicNugz

17.

‘Given most of the comments right now are people much younger than I am, it makes me feel better that I didn’t feel “not young” until 2-3 years ago. I’m 56 now.’
-DidntDieInMySleep

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