Reflection Paper On Adulthood

Early to Middle Adulthood covers a vast age group. This age group is from 18 years of age to 65 and more. There are many changes that an individual will experience while at the beginning of this age groups and transcending through till the end. The most obvious of these changes can be recognized by appearance, being the physical change. However, there are far more changes that happen, from a cognitive thought process change to a self-internalized realization of perspective roles that an individual chooses to take on for themselves. These changes have very distinct characteristics that define each phase of life.

This chapter focused on a controversial issue among young adults, the transition to adulthood can be hectic and varies among social classes. I agree with the author that adulthood is not a matter of age, but instead the feeling of success when one achieves certain milestones. Also, researchers have focused on the Big 5 indicators of adulthood, I disagree with this concept because due today’s economy it’s hard to find jobs after graduation thus making it difficult to live independently. For instance, by the age 24 my grandmother was married with children and lived independently with my grandfather. In my case, I’m 21 still enrolled in college with no children and remaining semi-dependent on my parents. I’ve noticed that most of the older populations

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

Next, American’s are able to sue or to be sued, open a bank account in his or her own name, serve on a jury, leave home, and even marry or register a civil partnership. How can someone determine when a person is an adult? Someone is considered an adult when their able to make a lifelong decisions, and say what happens

Adulthood is a generation when modifications appear in social connections and situations. These transformations do not appear in efficient, foreseeable stages but as an alternative resulting in different courses, depending on personality

Being an adult is the number one thing that children want to be: The desire to get older to do things that you want when you want and having no one say otherwise. However, what is an adult? An ambiguous term that really falls into the hands of the individual, where at Sixteen you can drive, eighteen you can vote, and twenty-one you can drink, for those in the USA, all varying ages that individuals could use as indications of adulthood. Robin Heinig wrote and article “What is it about 20- somethings?” where she discusses Arnett’s proposal about a new developmental stage, “Emerging Adulthood”. Jeffrey Jensen Arnett, an American professor in psychology, believes that we aren 't entering adulthood till the later portions of our twenties. For some, this may be true but for the general population including myself I find this hard to believe. Leo Hendry’s article, “How universal is emerging adulthood? An empirical example”, on emerging adulthood gives a deeper understanding to what this generation 's kids are going through. The late teens are a crucial part to the lives of a young adult. It 's the time that we spend trying to identify ourselves, escape the circumstance that we are put into at a younger age, or just had a better family income. Arnett is not wrong, but all other external factors need to be accounted for before we know, or even consider if emerging adulthood is a new developmental stage.

adult means, a person that is fully grown or developed. If a person at the age of 18 is able to

Aging is an inevitability of life. With age man exchanges the physical prowess of youth for the wisdom that comes through experiencing the trials and triumphs of life. As an individual enters late adulthood, age 65 and older, they experience many physical, emotional and mental changes never previously encountered and which may require an adaptation of their earlier lifestyle. Some of these late adulthood changes are primary and secondary aging, issues regarding health and wellness, family and personal relationships, and the milestone of retirement. Understanding these changes can help late age adults

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.

One reason that eighteen may not be the age that kids become adults is that the brain does not fully develop until age twenty-five. The prefrontal cortex of the brain is the specific part of the brain that is responsible for decision making. GLOOM, the author of mental health daily.com, stated

Turning eighteen is a scary yet exciting time. Freedom is approaching fast to an eager and anxious teenager. However, freedom does not come easy. This status as a new adult comes with the gift of arduous work and responsibilities, not to mention the countless stressors associated with becoming a legal grown up. Managing these things can be tricky but is not impossible! Although they do not hand out manuals on how to be an adult, some may argue that they should.

There are five key features that characterize emerging adulthood. The first s identity exploration. The second is “Instability.” For many the instability is a result of residential changes such as living in a dorm. There is also instability in friendships, romantic relationships, academia, and work. Emerging adults have few obligations, responsibilities, and commitments. Because they have so much autonomy in controlling their own lives the third key feature is “Self-Focused.” One of the most difficult

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.

There are four definitions of the term adult: biological, legal, social, and psychological. The biological definition of an adult is the age in which people can reproduce. The legal definition of an adult is when a person is able to vote, get a driver’s license, marry without consent, etc. The social definition of an adult is the age at which people start performing adult roles in society, such as a full time worker, spouse, parent, or voting citizen. The psychological definition, the most obscure definition, is when a person arrives at a self-concept and become responsible for their life (Knowles, Holton & Swanson, 2012). The ages in which one could be considered an adult is very broad with these definitions; however, every soldier meets at least three of the four definitions.