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My friend sent me a video the other day, and if it hadn't been so hilarious, I would have been offended. A 7th-grade teacher who goes by @7thgradechronicles posted a Tiktok of his students' answers to the question 'How will you know you're officially old?' I totally do some of the things on their list!

I decided to ask my son, Rollins, if he had any observations about aging or what people start doing when they get old. Some of his answers were:

1. When you grow a beard or mustache.

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Rollins was totally teasing Michael on this one. Don't tell him I told you this, but one time my sweet, handsome husband was given a senior discount! He's only 44, but he's a silver fox! I'm sure I have nothing to do with that...

2. When you eat a lot of Jello.

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This one made me laugh so hard. I have no idea where he came up with it, but it's totally true!

3. When you need help figuring out electronics.

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As an elder millennial, I remember life before the internet and technology boom. So, I feel like I am pretty good at learning how new gadgets work. (We'll just forget about last week when I had water spraying all over the WBKR kitchen trying to operate the coffee maker.)

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Take a look at these other hilarious answers. A lot of them hit a little too close to home!

 

@7thgradechronicles When 7th Graders Think They Will Be OFFICIALLY Old: PART 2#teachersoftiktok#teacher#middleschool#teacherlife#7thgrade#teachertok#middleschoolteacher#kidsthesedays#homedepot♬ Push It - Salt-N-Pepa
The 7th grader that said "When you have fun at Home Depot," absolutely cracked me up! I remember I used to HATE going to a hardware store with my dad. It was so boring! Years later, all of a sudden, I can do some major damage to my bank account in any lawn & garden department.What do you think? Did these kids hit some nails on the head? When did you know you were officially getting old?

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