It’s great to dream like a kid, but no fun to be treated like one. It bristles because we feel that, even if the person involved has best intentions, we’ve outgrown being treated like a child. Some behaviors to consider if you want to avoid this situation…
Make long-term plans instead of whining
Ask hard questions but accept truthful answers
Don’t insist that there’s a monster under the bed even after you’ve seen there isn’t
Manage your debt wisely
Go to school, early and often …