Six in 10 adults don’t yet consider themselves ‘grown up’

Six in 10 adults don’t yet consider themselves ‘grown up’, according to a study.

A poll of 1,200 Brits aged 25-44 found millions are still clinging to their youth, with just one in five describing themselves as a ‘saver’.

And only half have grown up enough to take out a mortgage or a pension.

Some of the main activities ‘reluctant adults’ refuse to grow out of include going to gigs and festivals, playing video games and building LEGO sets – without kids nearby.

Others still find themselves adding to collections of comics, football stickers or Star Wars action figures.

A huge 88 per cent of ‘reluctant adults’ also admit to only listening to music they grew up with.

The research was conducted by Absolute Radio, whose spokesman said: “We’ve seen lots of stories about people growing up later, and holding onto their youth as long as possible.

“People are tending to get married and have children later, which allows them to continue with childhood hobbies much longer.

“There’s no telling whether this is a good or bad thing, but it does mean people can be late to start thinking about their finances in a serious way.”

Nearly nine in 10 respondents believe they do more exciting and varied things than their parents did at the same age.

And 90 per cent also enjoy trying new activities or experiences, like playing guitar or a new musical instrument.

Others include taking up a new sport, dance lessons, or even obstacle course races.

The Top Activities Adults Feel They Don’t Want to ‘Let Go Of’!

• Going to gigs and festivals
• Gaming
• Collecting – from comics, star wars figures to football stickers
• Playing board games
• Constructing LEGO (without the kids)
• Rock Pooling
• Enjoying superhero films.
• Theme parks