tx246-I hear ya. My sister took her sweet time growing up, but she finally made it and appears to be doing a great job at it! Married at 18 right out of high school, wouldn't hear anyone's advice that she wait. Divorced within two years, she spent the next 10 years going to college on the parents' dime, moving from place to place, switching majors, changing schools, losing credits (although she is extremely smart and an above average student). Finally graduated with her BSN almost three years ago and has been married to a great guy for almost two years now. They also have a cute little baby boy, my Godson, who is 6 months old. It just takes some folks longer to cut themselves loose.
Me-I joined the Marines at 17. :scream: Solely because I wanted to. :)