I'm sad that my cousins have grown up...?

Question

I have 5 cousins that are now 12-14ish. I remember when they were 4-8 and we would have these family reunions. They would always laugh, smile, and have that curious/ignorant sweet attitude. Now, they have changed both physically and mentally. They're no longer the playful, small, midget kids but now they're teens. It feels like the old cousins that I knew disappeared...

Answer 1

it happens to everyone they are just growing up. This is just the way the humans grow up. Be happy that growing up and think of the good things that will happen when they grow but don't think about when they were later .

Answer 2

I know, it is sad when people we love grow and change. I am sure they feel the same about you. Accept it as a reality of the human condition, and move on...

Answer 3

Time changes all, those who don't adapt fall.

Answer 4

You shouldn't be sad, but happy

they are becoming adults.  There

are other memories to share now.

New, more informed, memories

of today, tomorrow.