Key Transitional Moment Into Adulthood

At the age of 18 you should be considered an adult because, you are old enough to make decisions for yourself. You no longer have a curfew, which means you are responsible of making sure you are home at a decent hour. You will be expected to act like an adult, especially in the work field. People will start to look at you for promotions and higher paying jobs. You are now legal and the laws start to change for you, these laws make you more responsible as an adult and not just a minor. You have to be more cautious of what you are doing and think about how it’s affecting the law and the people

Is 18 the age when someone should be considered an adult? In the article “ How Old Is Old Enough?” Catherine Rampell simplify answers the questions from the world's point of view, she says “ The answer, generally, is 18-the age when the United

When do you actually become an adult? There are legal terms that qualify someone as an adult, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that they act like one. I think being an adult means, being able to support yourself; as in having a steady paying job, and most importantly being accountable to yourself. Being able to make your own decisions without asking a parent or model figure first, is an example of having an identity status of a moratorium. One with this type of mindset as a young adult, will weigh their options and consider their values and what they believe themselves, whether it’s their own thought branched off of their parents guidance, or it is completely their own idea and they explore to see what their views are. On the other hand, for some, they rely on their parents approval, they may have an idea or opinion about a topic, but they will ask a parent or model figure in their life to seek guidance. The young adult wants the security of having the approval of a decision and being told what to do and pointed what direction to go towards. This is essentially making the decision for them. This type of identity status if called foreclosure.

The point in which a person is considered an adult, assuming the person in question is under 18 years of age, depends a lot and on a number of factors. The point in which that demarcation occurs can be in the early teens and can range all the way up to 17 years old. There are legal limits in place in terms of who can be charged as an adult despite being under 18 and they vary widely based on the jurisdiction in which the person is being charged, and that can range from local to state to federal jurisdictions (Nolo, 2012).

Whenever an individual is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the individual and the family members often wonder what the future holds for them, and the diagnosed individual. Although there is no statistical evidence on the life expectancy for the community of people with ASD, most premature deaths that do occur are related to the lack of care in an institution, infection, and/or poor medical supervision (Van Hecke, 2010). Premature deaths can also be linked to suicide by individuals in the ASD community, often those with a less severe version of the disorder. Suicide can most commonly occur when the individual develops a mental illnesses, often as the cause of a disconnect from society. Common mental illnesses associated with ASD

Another popular theory for being considered an adult is the legal voting age. In most countries the legal age is 18, including the United States. In Italy, however, you cannot vote for a senator until age

There are many factors that constitute being an adult. An adult is much more than turning the age of 18. The definition in the dictionary states an adult means being completely grown: fully developed and mature. I think there is much more that defines an adult. In the United States an adult is considered to be someone who takes responsibility of themselves and their actions. An adult has stability in their life and is able to take care of themselves physically, mentally, financially and emotionally. In other countries and cultures there definition of an adult differs.

The age that you are considered an adult is eighteen. What should be the legal age, though? What would be the effect of changing it? I think you should at least be eighteen to be counted as an adult.

Driving a vehicle is a very complex activity that demands proper decision-making, total concentration, good co-ordination and rapid reflexes. In order to drive safely, it is essential to be alert, aware and able to make quick decisions in response to a constant rapidly changing environment.

The transition to adulthood always seemed to be some momentous or celebratory event; something which everyone should be able to look forward to. While that's what is brought to mind when the transition is brought up, that isn't always the reality. I became an adult more than ever as a 15-year-old in the second semester of my freshman year.

One can make adult decisions at age 18. At age 18, one becomes an adult and is allowed to do a lot of things that one couldn't do at any other age. Alcohol consumption can interfere with development of the young

All kids could become an adult at different ages due to when they're able to go on by themselves and not be watched over and tolerated by their parents. The average age that kids become adults are mostly at their early 20’s. Early 20’s is an important age span for young adults. Kids at the early ages of 20’s are allowed to drink, marry, drive, move out, and have a job to make money and provide for themselves.

In the US, legal adulthood comes at 18, but it is my understanding that adulthood comes through responsibility, tears, laughter, and most of all: independence and accomplishments. From personal experience, independence is the first step to many things such as careers. My greatest accomplishment was getting my first job.

Driving a car is a big responsibility that many teens look forward to having. It is a long and tedious process to get your license but it is well worth it. Sitting behind the wheel of a car can be thrilling and exciting to new drivers. Driving also can be very risky if people do not follow certain rules and guidelines. The rules and regulations are set in place to make driving as safe and smooth as possible. It is the driver’s responsibility to follow the rules otherwise the consequences can be deadly.

What does it mean to be an adult? Does accountability make a person an adult? Does learning and improving on past experiences make someone an adult? Will caring for one’s self make somebody an adult? These are all small pieces to the puzzle but there is more to an adult then being a self-reliant, hardworking individual that pays their bills on time. In my opinion, you can be sixteen years old and be classified as an adult or twenty eight years old and not be an adult. Being an adult means that you are responsible, mature, and independent.