Since I go to middle school, I start to become independent. I am not a little girl anymore, and I can make my own decision. My parents always get used to do everything for me, but I tell them that I can do it myself. Then my parents are very happy. They no longer make every decision for me and they will ask my opinion. I feel being respected and it is so good for me. Growing up means taking the responsibility and being considerate of others. I try not be childish and think in a mature way. Now everybody respects me and they are willing to listen to my idea. This is the happiness of growing up.

我上中学之后就开始变得独立。我不再是小女孩了，可以自己做出决定。我的父母总是习惯于为我做所有决定，但我告诉他们，我自己能行。我父母听了很高兴，就不再为我做所有的决定了，而且还会咨询我的意见。我觉得受到了尊重，这对我来说是好的。长大意味着要承担责任和体贴他人。我尽量用成熟的方式思考。现在每个人都尊重我，也愿意倾听我的想法。这就是成长的快乐。