How can I learn to be more mature?

Question

I'm16 and I need to seem more grown up because everyone says I act goofy and like a kid. I look much older than I am so people who don't know me think it's even weirder when I get hyper and act like I'm 12. How can I be a d**n adult already?

Answer 1

i got same problem. I acted like 12 year olds all the time.

But i dont want to be a grow up so that is why i acted like kid. I think the time will tell u that. Btw, be a kid is a good thing. My parents arent worry about me like other parents.

Answer 2

You can't just magically BE an adult.

Just calm down I guess.

There's nothing wrong with being goofy! You're only young once.

But there is also a time and a place for it!

Just take a chill pill! And observe when you're out instead of being the loud one.

yea

Answer 3

you cant learn to be more mature, it just happens.

when you get older you gain self respect and you feel more authoritative. at 16 your still a CHILD other People of your age just THINK there mature, but when they look back they will laugh about how immature they actually  were.

Dont worry be yourself, that the maturest thing of all.

ps my mums 53 and she still giggles and dances about the room in excitment, truth is we never grow up completely, this is who your are and if people dont like it, they can shove where the sun don't shine!

Answer 4

as you grow up you will show your a more mature teenager....... hopefully...

Answer 5

who cares were supposed to act like kids were not supposed to be grownup

Answer 6

First off, you're not an adult. You're an adolescence, and you really shouldn't be in too big of a rush to grow up completely. Now, have you considered that you may just need to become more serious and less childish? Think about it this way, the difference between a toddler and a child is the maturity/brain capacity level. A toddler can barely count and often doesn't listen to what the parents tell them; a child knows how to count and knows to do what they are told. Do you really want to act like  you're 12, because if you act that way, that's what people will treat you like? Just grow up and little bit, and still have fun while you can. Think before you talk and act, and don't act like you're lacking a brain, especially in public.

Answer 7

Just learn to be more calm...check yourself before getting all hyper and ask yourself if it is an approriate response or situation. If you are with your friends, don't worry...if you are with family, at work or with teachers then think twice before reacting.

Answer 8

Uhm....just take responsiblity for your actions, learn to listen to other's peoples opinions, and act according to the environment

It's a concert then it's okay to act goofy. No need to always be serious or uptight

Answer 9

When I was 14, I had a very bad breakup with someonethat I thought i was going to spend he rest of my life with, and.as a result, I 'turned off' my inner switch from being a teen to being an 'adult', or at least I thought what i was doing was being an adult.  Ten years later, at age 24, I met the most wonderful man, and this september we are going to be saying I do.  However, since I didn't let my emotional self grow and mature when it should have, I have had to go through all the carzy emtional roller-coaster rides in a few short months that you get to take years for.  My point is simply this: don't be so much in a hurry to grow up.  Don't worry about what other people think of you..they ren't you, and have no clue as to who and what you are, and what you may become.  Be YOU, and explore how that feels to YOU.  I envy you; i missed out of some of the most exciting times I could have had, only to have to try to contain myself now.  If people don't understnad you, that's THEIR problem, not yours.  Be you, adn nto wwhat others think you should be.

Answer 10

It takes time, so just be natural and don't care what others think.