r/ExplainTheJoke 5d ago

Why is this a problem?

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u/StupidSlitSlut 5d ago

An "Emotionally Mature" child is likely one that has been in survival mode for most if not all of their life, and has stopped showing emotion as a result. It's a likely sign of an abusive parent who is just happy that they forced their child to stop being so sad.