I think you're mature when you can be your own parent. A child lives in the moment and would eat the entire candy aisle if given the freedom. Parents restrain them from doing so. An adult can see a candy bar, think about if eating it is a good idea, then decide against it, even though they may really want it.
Adults can look ahead or behind them in order to make decisions, resist urges that would ultimately cause them harm and use sound judgement.
What are the signs of maturity?
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I think you're mature when you can be your own parent. A child lives in the moment and would eat the entire candy aisle if given the freedom. Parents restrain them from doing so. An adult can see a candy bar, think about if eating it is a good idea, then decide against it, even though they may really want it.
Adults can look ahead or behind them in order to make decisions, resist urges that would ultimately cause them harm and use sound judgement.