Who Gets to Decide What ‘Maturity’ Means?

For all the talk about “Emotional Intelligence” or “Emotional Maturity,” a gold standard seems merely aspirational

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It’s very easy to call someone “mature” or “immature.” If their values and personal conduct are something we admire, then we equate that with maturity. If we abhor such actions, we brand them as immature.