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A/somebody’s second childhood

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Used to describe elder people showing childlike behavior; not to denote actual childhood. SlideSince grandpa's health declined, he's been in his second childhood, forgetting names occasionally.
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Use carefully; it could sound disrespectful, as it involves mentioning someone's mental state. SlideAunt May is having moments of second childhood, so we need to be patient with her.
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It's metaphorical; doesn't mean the person actually becomes a child again. SlideSometimes, when he forgets where he is, it's like he's in his second childhood.