This is a semi-regular series that I will run on Fridays to hold discussions on a current topic from the week gone. The aim is to keep them light and conversational, though some might be heavier - regardless of the content topic itself though, just have some fun engaging and discussing with whoever happens to put in the effort in the comments section below.
We Talk Friday Ep. 33: What age were you when?
While out with Smallsteps today, we were talking about trying new things and being brave and all of that kind of stuff, and it got me thinking about my own firsts in life and also, what age is it "acceptable" to do things. For example, I find it pretty strange that the drinking and smoking age in the US is 21, an 18 year old can vote and fight and die in the military. But that is too heavy for this WTF.
Let's have some fun tonight
I am going to list a few topics and you can add your own ages into the list or comment on what is an acceptable age for these things, if you haven't done them yet. You can copy-paste the numbered list and add your own of interest too!
Note: If you have good ones, I will answer those as a reply.
I was ____ when I first:
Getting drunk
First real kiss
First girl/boyfriend
Firs smoked
Getting a smartphone
Getting a job
Getting ears pierced
Losing virginity
Moving from home
Getting married
My answers:
Getting drunk
First drink was when I was 12 and would drink occasionally, but first time drunk was when I was 16. I drank a lot that night.
First real kiss
I was 13 and it was at an underage disco. She was 14 and gorgeous.
First girl/boyfriend
I was 14 and at high school. She was cute and we were together for all of two or three months.
First smoked
Same as when I first drank alcohol. I was 12. I didn't like smoking, however I started smoking at 20 because it helped my stomach condition. Ended up being addicted, but quit about 15 years ago.
Getting a smartphone
Well, since I am old, I got mine when they first came out. However, I don't think most kids should need one until 12, unless there is a purpose for it. And even then, there should be parental control.
Getting a job
I was 12 working cash in hand, but just under 16 for my first legal job. I think kids should work as soon as legal, even if only a couple hours a week.
Getting ears pierced
I was 12, though I don't have a piercing now. I think the age doesn't really matter for this, but a lot of my friends have strong opinions on it.
Losing virginity
I was 16 and I was with the girl for about a year and a half through to the end of high school.
Moving from home
I was 18 and again, I think that kids should move out of the home when possible, so they can explore the world and have more responsibility for themselves.
Getting married
I was 36, but I would have loved to have got married much earlier and had kids much earlier too. I would have been happy to get married at around 25 and have kids soon after.
Taraz
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