Do Gamers get a bad rep?

I am now entering my late teens and am being told to 'grow up'. A word which will not become apparent to me until I have grey hair and wrinkles no longer occur from long sessions in the bath. In all seriousness, I hate the words 'grow up', especially if it comes from those who are in the same age group as myself. I believe i will be gaming in my late 60's with the Xbox 1260 or whatever monstrosity comes throughout my life span. Everyone will have to just deal with that fact.

"Myself aged 60".