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by hiester 3552 days ago
Like a lot of 21-year-olds, javascript has gotten big and strong, but its brain hasn't finished developing yet. It hasn't figured out what it wants to do with its life. It engages in binge drinking a little more than is healthy. It's sowing its wild oats. Didn't we all when we were 21 (or didn't we wish we did)? It has 3000 Facebook friends. Last year it had a best friend, but now it's hanging out with someone else and doesn't even talk to that other one any more. It's kind of preoccupied with being cool and popular. Young adults can be very self-conscious and anxiety-ridden. Constantly checking its status on social media ("OMG, I wonder what I look like on iOS 10?") probably isn't helping things. Still, it's really smart and helpful and has a lot of talent. Give it time. Cut it some slack. It will find its way, make something of itself, and make you proud. You'll see.