I miss the opportunities I didn't realize were opportunities until I was older & wiser.

That's the case in all ages as we grow up..

I miss waking up in the morning with a totally clear head and boundless energy for the day.

I miss spending the whole day outside without having any agendas or plans, except finding whatever fun one could. Spending entire afternoons turning into a prune at the swimming pool without worrying about skin cancer.

I miss eating heartily and finding EVERYTHING delicious - without giving a second thought to how the food was processed and what the ingredients were or how many preservatives and calories it might have.

I even miss fighting with my siblings and hating my parents (who were actually great, apart from fighting with each other) and wishing with all my heart that I was "Grown-Up"

But I think what I miss the most is that feeling of discovering everything for the first time (including porn!) and feeling as though the whole world was just waiting for you.

Am I the only one who sometimes misses his childhood?Honestly, even if someone has bad memories of his childhood, i think that sometimes thinks about the past and smiles.

No you're not alone. In fact, I'm feeling exactly the same. Looking back to all those years where I can be carefree, and be loved no matter what flaws I made. But really, if I could go back in time, that's because my family was still in one piece. I know I would want to spend more time with my Dad (he passed away 10 years ago), because there were so many things I wanted to do with him. More than that, my other family and friends were still 'good' as well. Growing up opens up my mind about people, and I long for the time when I can see other people without resentment, disgust, or anger, but with a naivety of a child.

Just like many others who posted their thoughts here, I did not have a happy childhood. I was awkward, and at times bullied, but I was also purer and kinder back then. And I prefer my old self better. Beside, life was simpler, and with less worries and responsibilities.

But if given the opportunity to start my life over, i'd take it... (and do lots of things differently)

No, because now i can do what I want

I did miss my life as a child, until I read the above quoted posting… makes sense... I do have more control of my perception of happiness now than I did as a child...