As I sit here, not correcting papers and preparing my laboratory for doing science, I am struck by the realization that I don't believe I am a fully mature adult mentally.  Then again, I know very few highly-educated adults which I would perceive as 'adult'.  The very definition is vague and depending on the individual opinion.  Maybe we never replace that kid in us, just layer and overload that child's responses in Responsibility. 

Second thought:  I am too nice to the students.  There is nothing improper, just a shift in the student to think that their wishes and thoughts are equal to mine in the classroom.  Then they start arguing when they think something is wrong.  Give them and inch...argh.  It's depressing--most students recognize the line between teacher and student, and can be friendly but respectful, and then it is always ruined by one who perceives that they are above the laws and start mouthing off.  Ruins it for the rest of them.  Yet I will remain optimistic.  Yay.