The Growing Pains Paradox 

This is when you find yourself staying up late to do something that seems like a good idea at the time, but you regret it in the morning. Most commonly this occurs during television watching.

Commedian Jim Gaffigan has brought this issue to light during his stand up routines. In particular, Gaffigan goes into detail about staying up late to watch a Growing Pains marathon. This seems like a great idea at the time, but upon waking up...Growing Pains wasn't such a good idea afterall.

So essentially The Growing Pains Paradox is staying up late for anything that seems like a good idea in the evening. However, due to the lack of sleep you regret the decision in the morning.

"Uggh, why did I stay up last night watching a marathon of Ninja Warrior? I hate The Growing Pains Paradox!"

The Growing Pains Paradox by Danger33 May 9, 2009

The Pain of Growing Up 

Realizing that you are expected to change your old ways and begin to mature, take on responsibilities, take charge of your life, depend on yourself - and being VERY scared to face these changes.

"I wish I was a kid again. I've realized that the world is quite a different place once you become older. We are all robots now, expected to operate a certain way. I have so many things that must be done, and I feel as though the fun times of my past are growing further and further away each day."
"Tell me about it. That's the pain of growing up."

The Pain of Growing Up by ttjm June 11, 2016