Growing up is not only an issue faced in “Peter Pan,” but also in “The Bluest Eye.” “The Bluest Eye” holds many themes that fall under everyday life. Maturity is not only faced in this story, but is also gained while innocence is lost. It is sad. Growing up… it is hard. I mean when your little, you probably cannot wait to drive or be able to buy things offline. Bt, the reality of it is harsh. It is called a loss of innocence. Some people never grow out of that child- state. When you look at the pout on their face, you see it still holds nothing but pure innocence. I can only wish I had held onto it as long as I could. Innocence is beautiful, sexy. Some might argue. I will never forget when there was nothing more innocently perfect then a plain white t-shirt, overalls, and white Keds. No one wears that shit for the rest of his or her life though. Like other teens, I am facing the fact that growing up is NOT ALL THAT. Responsibility is a burden and driving is scary. Sometimes, I regret he times I didn’t want to sleep during naptime. Pecola, Claudia and Freida are all losing their innocence. In some ways however, Claudia and her sister are rushing it. However, all three have lost it t menstruation so early. They might not be very mature, but heir bodies can’t stop from growing up.