We may not remember a lot of things from our childhood; however, there is no doubt that often, if not always, we used to think that our parents were wrong about a lot of things and that we knew better. And only as we got a little bit older did all the things that our parents complained about or told us to do start to make sense.

While there are still quite a few things that we don’t fully agree with or understand, people on X (formerly Twitter) started discussing little things that they realized only as they got older. So, guys, scroll through and hopefully you can relate to many of them as well.

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Tweet from Dee responding about realizing it's okay to break family traditions as they got older.

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    Tweet realization about people’s perceptions as you age; advice to follow your desires.

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    #3

    Tweet discussing realization as you got older, acknowledging quick change in perspectives.

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    Twitter exchange about realizations with age: "People aren’t that smart" reply to a question.

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    Tweet about realizing the effort of cooking for 5 people daily as one gets older.

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    Tweet about realizing with age that not everything needs a reaction, emphasizing moving forward.

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    Tweet about realizing that adulthood is tiring, highlighting personal insights with age.

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    Tweet about realizing leisurely walks are essential as you get older.

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    Tweet about realizing parents' efforts as they got older.

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    Tweet by Chris Layd stating, "Not everyone is your friend," reflecting realizations as people age.

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    Tweet realization about dishes soaking; a humorous insight gained with age.

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    #12

    Tweet about the challenge of finding authenticity as you get older, featuring user engagement.

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    #13

    Tweet about realizations as people get older, mentioning understanding a mother's wisdom.

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    Tweet about realizing people drive too fast in neighborhoods as they got older.

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    Tweet about realizing the importance of buying a house while reflecting on getting older.

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    #16

    Tweet about realizing the need to use the bathroom before leaving as you get older.

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    Tweet about realizations as you get older, mentioning bathroom urgency and humorous farts.

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    Tweet about getting older: "Always carry a jacket" in response to realization question.

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    Tweet about realizing why leaving lights on upsets parents, highlighting money-saving awareness with growing older.

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    Tweet exchange about realizations with age, highlighting a preference for eating at home.

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    #21

    Tweet realization about life’s value with age: “The most important things in life don’t have a price tag.”

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    Tweet about realizing office politics feels like a pandemic with age, in response to a question on personal realizations.

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    #23

    Tweet about realizing adulthood: "The kitchen isn’t clean until the dishes are put away."

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    Tweet about realizing financial limitations with age, humorously mentioning not having "McDonald’s money".


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    Tweet realization about anger when lights are left on.

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