Go on, be a big baby: It’s time to untangle kidulting

It’s defined as a tendency in adults to seek leisure in activities designed for children. Is there a right way to kidult? Why does mindfulness matter? Read on.

You know it’s real when they assign a name to it. It’s time to untangle “kidulting”.

It’s defined as a growing tendency in adults to temporarily switch roles and seek leisure, relaxation and joy in activities that are typically designed for or enjoyed by children. In some ways, kidulting has always been around. Costume parties, parades, laser tag and treasure hunts all qualify.

The term, in fact, has its roots in the 1950s and ’60s, when “kidult” was used by