I've written of the 1986 film , Labyrinth, that presents morales of reality innumerable throughout the years of internet proponency. Having posted of and been the brunt of infatalization during my youth from old a$$ males that were far too old to be coming after me, essentially trailed, or offered compromising "opportunities" if those offers could be coined that of exchanging free will, atonomy, empowerment, and really soul essentially by real life Jareths IE predators. The music, fashion, and entertainment sector is riddled with them. It is an allegory of discernment. Basically opportunity for a price, toxicity, and abuse. What placed the character of Sarah within the predicament she found herself was she was disillusioned by her circumstances partially because she was niave, innocent, and hadn't grown up yet therefore she niavely summoned the Goblin King (Jareth) to enact what she was of the impression would alleviate the unhappiness of her life. What occured was Jareth wasn't any saintly figure. He was crooked, corrupt, and sought to control and "humble" Sarah bringing upon her zaniness and heartache. The morale of the tale was a cautionary tale be cognizant of what or who you subscribe to, don't permit any to beguile you, deceive, and never reliquish your power to anybody nor anything.
A further morale of that tale was a statement of emotional maturity. There is no error of being creative, liking youthful arts, etc so long as it doesn't affective a functional adult life nor stunt emotional maturity. There can be a balance of holding onto childhood and youth but not negating responsibilities and behaviors of adulthood.
That was further the point during the closing credits aside from Jareth hanging out by the window as to suggest Jareth was ruminating prior to flying away "I'll be back." Predators or those that don't hold savory intentions will circle back matter of fact the lengths they can enact is astronomical often frequently. It's the targets job to stand their ground and not be swayed. They will throw the hypothetical towel away eventually upon their finding another target or prey and or they're not receiving their narcissistic supply any longer from the initial target.
2022 Slumberland presents a similar analogy. It isn't wise to never grow up or the metaphor of being asleep forever. There can be a balance.
Myself I wouldn't want to divert to adolescents or the incubus I went through during my early 20s etc. I would never want to go through any of my late teens - mid 20s again not for millions of dollars could any offer me.
"You have no power over me." Sarah: Labyrinth
