Is it normal to hate growing up?
Yes, it’s normal to hate parts of growing up. Change, responsibility, and missing how things used to be can make it feel rough, even when you’re looking forward to some parts of getting older.
Growing up can feel like a bunch of changes arriving before you’re ready: more responsibility, less certainty, and the sense that you’re leaving familiar parts of life behind. You can feel sad, annoyed, or even resentful about that—it doesn’t mean you’re immature or doing adulthood wrong.
People often have mixed feelings: they may hate the pressure or miss being younger while still enjoying more freedom and choice. You don’t have to love every stage or have it all figured out at once. If the feeling is weighing on you most days, it may help to talk it through with someone you trust.