Why Does Time Fly as You Get Older?

Time feels like it goes faster when you get older because each year becomes a smaller part of your whole life.

Imagine you're playing with blocks. When you're 5, one year is like adding 10 big blocks to your tower, that’s a lot! But when you’re 25, one year is more like adding just 4 small blocks, not as much change. That’s why it feels like time is going by quicker.

When you're young, everything is new and exciting. You learn to ride a bike, go to a new school, or make your first friend. These are big changes that feel huge in the moment.

But as you grow up, life gets more routine, you have classes every day, chores after school, and friends who know all your secrets. The same things happen again and again. So each year doesn’t feel as special anymore.

Time is like a long road. When you're little, you walk slowly, each step feels big. But when you grow up, you run faster, and the road seems to pass by quicker. You’re still moving forward, but your speed makes it seem like time is flying!