I just remember that pivotal moment when you're a young adult, and you realize that these authority figures are human beings, too, and they're figuring out their lives just as you are, and they're flawed.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Authority figures are so irritating. Because they always tell you to do things for reasons that aren't very good. That sums up what authority is about for me.
I harbored a lot of resentment as a teenager and as a young adult. I still have a problem with authority, I'm trying to listen!
I developed a problem with authority. Any time that authority was what I interpreted as being unjust, I stood up to it, and that became my personality.
I've had a contemptuous relationship with authority throughout my life. I found myself at odds with authority, and I'm disdainful of blind authority.
Questioning authority is, I think, a great thing to instill in children. I just didn't have enough of that when I was little.
But in our age the appeal to authority is weak, and I am of my age.
People are always casting me for what they call my 'authority.'
I grew up to always respect authority and respect those in charge.
Perhaps life is actually more confusing and unknowable to an adult than a child, but grown-ups have learned to deceive themselves and act as if they understand what's going on; and some are elected to high office on the basis of their ability to create this impression.
I obviously identify with the anti-authority figure. I've pretty much always had problems with authority, ever since I was a kid.