Question about being Child-like

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I asked my psychiatrist and she says some people can be child-like. I thought I would ask on here anyways. I am child-like in some situations like toys I like, movies, how I act at times, and stuff. Other times I am more my age when talking in conversations with people my age or older. I can do that. Everyone who ever met me or knows me know, I am a child-like person but I can be 20 years old.

I was just wondering anyone here or anyone heard of someone with Autism and/or Aspergers be like how I am or be child-like in certain ways?

I like toys, kid movies, kid shows, kid games. My husband thinks I'm child like and he says I view the world in a child like way. But I think like an adult. He also says it's how I act. I love candy and sweets and react to things like a child. Then he says I am like an adult at times but like a teen in some ways. Well I live on my own, I pay my bills, I have responsibilities so adult. I also know I can't eat lot of sweets so adult there. Things I do today I did in my teens. I did computer in my teens but there are things that teens do I didn't do in my teens like text messaging or ipods. But adults can do that stuff too.


There should be such thing as teen like.

Same here, Spokane_Girl. I like toys, kid movies, kid shows, and kid games. I react to things like a kid, and view the world in a child-like way my aunt told me that. I am the same way. I never did the ipod thing until a year ago, and rarely still us it. I have always been a CD player kind of person. Now I am a listen to music online kind of person.

I always was the regular cellphone with regular keyboard then after years later I went to the qwerty keyboard, and it is easier because I have memorized the laptop/computer keyboard so I can text without looking.

Yeah, I can do things like a teen or kid, but then I can think like an adult and such.

I am so glad I am not a lone on this part. Thanks for responding to the post.

I've used my PSP as my ipod and stopped using blank CDs to burn music. I put some of my songs on my PSP from my CD's. I have a huge memory chip.

I have listened to stations online but haven't in a while, I have watched movies online and shows and listened to music at youtube.

I didn't start carrying a cell phone until three years ago and now I don't anymore, I sometimes do but I should. My cell phone is shut off and my husband only has one is why so I'd rather take my own than his.

I am starting to use internet on trips too because my husband started to bring our laptop with and we use the internet in our hotel room but I prefer to be out doing things than wasting my time behind the screen. I can do that at home. Now we have two laptops. I also bring it with to my aunt and uncles or to my husband's old boss's house.

I don't play video games much as I used to so I don't see the point in buying them and we have a gamefly account (though I did buy one on Monday for myself and another game for my husband). I really need to play Shrek one of these days and then send back the game. I have to play that Sonic Knights game again and then send it back. I have been wanting to play them but I can't seem to get my mind to it. I always want to be online. In fact I think I will play my new Crayola game when I get home.

I'm kind of the opposite, I think in a child-like way but on the outside I seem like a very bitter person. (to those I actually speak to)
I wish there was a way I could show how I am on the inside without feeling like I'm acting really stupid.

I used to hold in my child-like way inside around certain people finally I just let everyone know who I am because it's who I am. I am not afraid or embarrassed anymore. I don't like faking who I am not, that's so hard.

I love being online, I am always online. It's my comfort zone, I could never really get bored. People I know used to think I couldn't live without the computer, I can but I like being online.

I am childlike in that I act like a child but I think like an adult... sort of.
And of course acting like a child isn't always such a good thing.

I act very childlike in many ways. My sense of humour, my taste in TV, my childish excitement and lots of other things. The head of Post 16 at my school is always telling me I have to be more mature!
I think being childlike can be a good thing, it can stop people being too cynical, and keep the fun in life.
I think I act like I'm one-quarter adult and three-quarters child, and there's no stereotypical 'teenage' bit in there. For example I hardly ever drink, I'd much rather read a book than go clubbing, and I work almost completely independently. (The adult/responsible/sensible side). On the other hand, I'm always running around school singing, I'm constantly quoting the simpsons, I like sitting inside cardboard boxes (Ok, written down that does sound a little odd.)
What is important, I think, is that you can be mature when you need to be.

I am very childlike...I throw tantrums like a child...I do lots of things as a 34 year that I would juast as likely have done as a child....I also play with toys....I wear costumes...I am overwhelmed with a lot of responsibilities..I can't drive...I often speak in a "baby" voice...


your Psych said that some people can be childlike, was she referring to people on the spectrum or just people in general?

Mm, I know people like that both on the spectrum and outside of it. But it's an interesting correlation, if there is one.

I'm very childlike in some ways, but I prefer not to show it most of the time. I'm experimenting with how much I want to let it be a part of my life. I still like toys, cartoons, etc.

I've always been childlike in many ways. I am amazed at the number of adults who resent me for it, like it's my fault that they are too inhibited to play on playground equipment, show enthusiasm for a cool-looking bug crawling on the ground, make sand sculptures, or blow soap bubbles. Hey, I'm not the one who is holding them back from having fun!

I still want to be a real adult someday, but I don't want to lose my enthusiasm for the things I've mentioned above.

Because I called a do-over when my life started moving forward in 2006 (I was stuck in some weird adolescent limbo state until then), I called my 2006 birthday my 18th in "do-over years." This makes me "21" now. However, I'm not sure this is accurate, because even with the do-over, I still don't seem to be moving forward at the same rate the calendar is. Many of my traditional-college-age classmates seem to be "older" than I am. What's disturbing as well is that the friends I made in 2006 who were chronologically 18 or so at the time have now caught up and passed me.

I don't know if this post even makes any sense.

I believe that maturity is a mask people wear. At the age of 25, most people have a mental age ranging from 5 to 25, but they hide everything under 23 because they were constantly told to act their age. In many, I think that the range goes higher, but the conditioning (from their friends, most likely) is so strong that they hide that as well.

When I'm around kids I instantly turn into a kid. Well, up until a few years ago when I became a parent. Now I'm slightly more mature! But only slightly.

Carl

I'm childlike, both inside and out. I look like an overgrown child with my 60s hair cut, and baby face like Mick did from 64 to 67. I collect and play with Routemasters. I like children's movies. I'm the quietest and most laid-back person in my family, and when I feel that I've done someone wrong, I cry, which is why I'm always on my best behaviour. I also don't like the grown-up looking clothes that females start wearing in their teens. I prefer clothes that are more gender neutral. I'm also very unworldly and innocent, and I cower, when I hear people mention any word that's related to sex, even the word, penis.

I'm not sure if I would call it child-like as that may be a misnomer. In some ways, maybe I share some child-like traits.

I tend to believe it's more an issue of living in the moment as many younger people do. If you ask me how I feel or how I'm doing, I will likely respond with something regarding the immediate moment--as do children and younger people.



As I am in the process of getting a divorce, I can relate at least one relevant item. My wife always used to say, "I need a man" referring to me acting a bit more mature. Personally, I see me as enjoying life in any way I can.