common lit GROWING UP: KEY MOMENTS by Jessie McBirney 1. What is the central idea of the text? A Unlike our childhood experiences, becoming an adult is difficult and becomes more intense as we get older. B Growing up doesn’t happen overnight; instead, we grow up gradually and experience significant moments in our lives. C Making the wrong choices and decisions during important growing-up moments can have a negative impact on our adult lives. D In order to learn from our growing-up moments, we need to recognize them as they are happening rather than after the fact.