common lit GROWING UP: KEY MOMENTS by Jessie McBirney 4. What connection does the author make between a person’s actions and growing-up moments? A We have control over when and where growing-up moments happen. B Both the negative and positive decisions we make can result in growing-up moments. C Even though we experience growing-up moments, we need to act upon the lessons we learn in order to grow up. D Making a poor choice or decision in a certain situation can take the value away from an important growing-up moment.