part of growing up????

whaddya mean "that's part of growing up"????

you know, i really hate when people pull that line ... you know which one i mean "that's part of growing up." what's THAT? is that going to make me feel any better? i think not. is it going to solve the problem? i think not.

when someone asks you for your viewpoint or (god help us) advice, the last thing that person wants to hear is "that's part of growing up."

... it's like, well golly gawrsh and awwww shucks ma'am.