As a child we’re you allowed to play? If not are you a big kid/“childish”

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Someone posted how if you were a child with limited or no play, as an adult it’s essential that you do. And most adults will act “childish” or be told their a big kid from time to time. Anyone else in this boat?

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I was allowed to play, and I am still quite playful and can seem a bit too immature, impulsive and goofy. 
On the other hand I have also had a stoic, dutiful, efficient, goal oriented, responsible side and a great work ethic.
I'm a complex person. 
As a child I could play a lot, and use my imagination. My parents left me to my own devices a lot, and they were educational parents. So I read a lot and played a lot, and was very creative... and destructive. 
I'd say I'm about the exact same now, except now with adultish features.

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I was never allowed to be a kid, and now that I’m an adult I’m always so serious I hate it.

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Not factual for everyone.

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Human behavior is much more complex than that simple "explanation" for "childish behaviors" in adults. It's pretty much why any scientific research into general human behavior is always flawed AF. There's just too much to account for to have any conclusive evidence pointing to any one theory being right.

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I was allowed to play and im still a big kid in my 30s

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I’ve never heard anyone not allowing their kids to play

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I’m kind of in between. I was allowed to play outside, but not really inside. I couldn’t make too much noise and my mom got house easily (as do I, shocking). 
I can hardly have fun because I’m usually pretty serious and stressed, but I’m able to once in a while.

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I was allowed to play. However by the time I was around 8 or 9 my “mom” was very mentally unstable and I had to pretty much care for myself. I have sisters but my “parents” became divorce when I was around 3 and since my “dad” didn’t want me (everyone said I’m the reason their marriage went to hell) my “mom” was forced to take me and after a while she started to resent me. So even though I had tons of freedom and was able to play as a child, I had to grow up very fast after 8 and take care of myself so now that I have a 4 year old I’m determined to play with her, I also play video game, in puddles, and just have fun.

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There was no restrictions on play when I was a kid. I'm a pretty serious adult. Not playful at all and deal with pretty serious depression and anxiety. 
My husband was severely abused as a child to the point he was nearly killed. He did not have a happy childhood and did not get much play or carefree time. He is definitely a playful adult. I wouldn't say he is a "big kid" as he is a responsible adult but I would say he is a very playful person.

As a child we’re you allowed to play? If not are you a big kid/“childish”

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