What constitutes maturity? Many people ask this question, but many don't know the answer. According to Tim Elmore, the author of 'Artificial Maturity', there are many key points that one possesses when they are mature.
Being mature is a quality that's essential and sought after in life, and being mature can help you make important decisions. By Tim Elmore's words, many teens lack maturity because they're in the in-between state of childhood and adulthood. Scientists have observed that teenagers can't make the connection between good and bad decisions because of a cell block in their brains. In my opinion, it's often hard for everyone to make a decision or a huge life choice that will impact your future. Teenagers these days are observed to have gown up 'too fast' or not have matured enough emotionally by the time they're adults. Whether this is true or not, or if emotional maturity doesn't equal overall…show more content… As someone who strongly believes in character, I very much agree with Elmore's fourth value. Carrying good character is a valuable asset in life. In order to make mature decisions, it's often better to go with what you think is best overall, than what is best for you and your feelings. This also touches on Elmore's third rule that a mature person has a strong sense of humility. The sign that a mature person expresses their gratitude immensely is also a big pointer in my opinion. Personally, I enjoy feeling grateful for small things and for large things. Most people go through their day with things that other people aren't fortunate enough to have, like beds and shoes and houses. I think it's important to be grateful for the things that you have and the life that you live because other people would give anything to have these things too. I believe gratitude is important in
