She Said No
During childhood, independence is a luxury that you often lack. In many cases, you had to seek your parent's permission before deciding where to go or what to do.
As you grow up, a newfound sense of freedom allows you to make choices. Nevertheless, it doesn't take long to understand why some adults harbor nostalgia for their childhoods. Back then, if you didn't want to attend an event, at least you had a built-in excuse to fall back on.
