getting older... is it GOOD or BAD?

Is getting older... GOOD or BAD?? no one ever knows the answer to that question. We try to stay young because we don't have much responsibility, but when you get older you have more freedom. Which one to choose
I choose both, I would like to have more freedom ,but not more responsibility. Sense my birthday is n 4 days, the decision is hard to make
The only thing missing? My dad, I wish he could be here for my birthday, it would mean the world to me. But he cant
because of the financial economy that we are having caused my dad to loose his job, so he could not pay to come up for me. I think no matter how much money you get for your birthday or how many presents you get does not matter. Its the love and time you get to spend with your family. I hope I will be able to see my dad soon, it may not for a wile, or very soon, but whenever it is, my heart is holding a place to open for him. More love is good, presents and money are good too, but family is more important then anything in the world. I think every kid like me should try to spend as much of time they can with family because they are the ones that matter the most in life.
I have always been taught to always love my family no matter what they go through.It is true, because no matter what my family or your family goes through, we always have to have each others back and care for one another. Even if you never get to see them, you should always know that they are always thinking of you in their heart and they will always love you. Like my dad i have not seen him in a long time, but I know that he still loves me more then anything and he also cares for me too.
I hope my birthday goes out swell, and everything, and maybe just maybe i could see my dad