Ep 21. Growing Up Is Hard to Do

Ben 10 2016 season 4 episode 21, "Growing Up Is Hard to Do," follows the adventures of 10-year-old Ben Tennyson, a boy with the ability to transform into various alien creatures using a device called the Omnitrix. In this episode, Ben faces a dilemma when he realizes that his best friend, Kevin, is growing up faster than he is.

Frustrated by his own slow pace of growth, Ben sets out to find a way to speed up his aging process. However, his attempts to use the Omnitrix to transform into older aliens prove to be ineffective. On the other hand, Kevin seems to be undergoing some changes of his own, becoming more mature and responsible, leaving Ben feeling left behind and out of place.

Meanwhile, as Ben tries to find a way to catch up with Kevin, he is approached by a group of alien hunters looking to capture and study the Omnitrix. Although Ben manages to defeat the aliens with his alien abilities, he soon realizes that he needs to embrace his own development and trust in the process of growing up.

Throughout the episode, the themes of friendship, self-acceptance, and the challenges of growing up are explored. The episode emphasizes the importance of embracing one's own development and the natural pace of life, rather than trying to force oneself to grow faster than they are supposed to.

With action-packed scenes, interesting aliens, and relatable struggles, "Growing Up Is Hard to Do" is a must-watch for fans of the Ben 10 franchise.