Growing up means ... many things. You can insert your own adage or aphorism or what have you. Everyone has their own saying or epiphany relating to when they knew they were an adult.
I just searched “growing up means” on Twitter to try and prove a point. See, look at these realizations, just from the last week:
Growing up means admitting Gin is superior
— Jordan Taylor (shipbox garage) (@GRVFFY) May 21, 2023
Yes, agreed.
growing up means accepting old-school country music goes incredibly hard
— Him Duncan (@inwardsinparis) May 21, 2023
Absolutely, 100% co-sign.