Teenage Dreams vs Adult Realities: A Brutal Wake Up Call

Do you ever stop and think about how life used to feel before you got older?! Y'all millennials and up definitely know what I'm talking about here. The rest of you, well, you might just be too young to understand what I mean. 

Let's dive into some of the things you used to think (or maybe didn't even think at all) about life back in those unforgettable high school days. But before we get too deep into it, take a moment to check out my 'old people high school nostalgia' shirts. These come in a variety of unique designs, and we'll even customize them with your specific year and mascot to make them totally personal for you. While you're at it, try this AI generated age progression app here! Show us your pic!

1. "Adulthood starts at 25 and you're instantly free" - actually, responsibilities start earlier. Also, I'm sorry honey, but you're never 🆓!

2. "Parents will always pay your phone bill" - yeah, that ends soon. And your car insurance, and your rent. Well, I mean, unless you're spoiled, in which case, I can't relate to you. 

3. "Friends are forever" - you'll be lucky if you have a forever squad. In general, friends come and go. 

4. "Love is like TikTok" - they think romance is 15 secs long, and while it could be, technically, if it is - that wasn't love.

5. "Their ex is 'the one who got away'" - they think every breakup is tragic, when in reality, those breakups are nothing. Just wait. 

6. "As an adult, you can do whatever you want" - nope, bills and mortgages exist. And then kids. 🤪

7. "You'll always have energy after 10 PM" - sleep becomes precious and a day will come that you daydream about sleeping. Trust me. 

8. "College is just like High School Musical" - reality check incoming. Nuff said. 

9. "Your parents were always wrong" - they'll eventually be right about something. No, seriously, we're always right.
 
10. "You'll marry your high school crush" - probably not happening. If it does, you're a rarity.