The article discusses a question posed in a mom community: what would moms do if they suddenly found themselves back in middle school? Some moms express regret for not studying harder during that time, while others feel that the current workload for middle school students is too much for them to handle. Some moms would focus on studying to change their current lives, while others would prioritize learning new languages or pursuing their childhood dreams. Some moms also express a desire to redo their friendships from middle school. The article concludes by noting that although time cannot be reversed, learning can always be started anew.
Now, let’s imagine that even moms with children suddenly find themselves back in middle school without realizing it. What would these moms do? Such dream-like questions have been raised in the Mama Star Community.
“If I suddenly found myself back in middle school, would everyone study seriously? I would work hard.”
When looking back on their middle school days as adults, there may be regrets. One poster on the community feels that they should have studied harder during middle school when they had the opportunity. However, not all moms feel that way. Here are some comments:
Why would some not study if they went back to middle school?
“It might be impossible. As an adult, I was forced to attend a qualification school by my company, and classes until the evening are really tough.”
“Current middle school students have a lot of homework, so it seems impossible to keep up.”
“I am confident that I will never do it, even if I say I will start tomorrow. That’s why I don’t want to go back!”
Looking at the amount of homework current middle school students have can be surprising. It may make them feel that it’s impossible for them. Even if they were to go back, they know themselves well enough to realize that they wouldn’t study. Some moms who are struggling with studying as adults also find it difficult to attend classes until the evening. Views on whether they have an interest in studying itself are divided.
Why would they focus on studying if they went back to middle school?
They want to change their current lives!
“I would do it! I would work really hard for future options.”
“If my current understanding can get me through middle school, then maybe I can handle the higher levels too. I want to enter a higher-level university.”
Although they may feel happy with their current lives, they feel that if they had studied more during middle school, they could have taken a different path. If they had entered a different high school or university, the range of future options would have expanded, and their career choices may have changed.
“I regret that I played around during an important period. It would be a chance to choose a different husband.”
“I would study. I want to walk a life where I don’t meet my current husband.”
In the case of one mom, there is a feeling of regret about marrying her husband. If she had studied and ended up going to a different school or finding a different job, wouldn’t she have met a different man than her current husband? This makes them feel like they would desperately study if they could go back to middle school.
They want to fulfill their dreams
“I would study. I would go abroad alone.”
“I want to study English, Chinese, and sign language more than regular subjects. I think if I could communicate with various people, my life would be better than now.”
“Maybe I would be taking piano lessons and become a pianist.”
Moms have dreams and aspirations from their childhood or even as adults. If they could go back to middle school, they would want to acquire knowledge and engage in learning. It’s also wonderful to focus on extracurricular activities. Dreaming of becoming a pianist or a professional athlete and working hard every day can be enjoyable.
They want to redo their friendships
“I would study a little harder than before. But more than that, I want to make friends with different types of people and have fun with them.”
“I want to handle relationships with classmates better.”
During middle school, there are many troubles related to friendships. Some moms have struggled with not getting along well with classmates over small things. Also, if they had interacted with more people besides their friends at the time, their experiences might have been different. Some express a desire to redo friendships rather than focusing on studying.
Time cannot be turned back, but learning can always start!
If they could go back to middle school, there are many moms who would study more or gain various knowledge and experiences. They may have expectations that a more wonderful life awaits them rather than regretting their past lives. However, when it comes to learning, you can start anytime regardless of age. We cannot be sure if we can absorb knowledge as quickly as middle school students, but there is no fixed period like three years of middle school. Considering that we are in the era of a 100-year life, there is still time to learn. It would be wonderful to start new learning opportunities with this topic in mind.
Written by Komo, Edited by Kunel, Illustrated by Ponko