What does holden think about getting old?

Answer 1

Holden doesn't want to get old because he see's it as the destruction of innocence.

Answer 2

Holden Caulfield, the protagonist of "The Catcher in the Rye," is fearful of the idea of getting old. He is apprehensive about losing his innocence, individuality, and sense of authenticity that comes with adulthood. Holden expresses a desire to preserve the purity and naivety of childhood, as he sees the corruption and phoniness of the adult world.