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TAD 3:
1. Do you consider yourself an adult?
No, I do not consider myself an adult. Considering I am 16 years old, still have about 2 years of high school left, legally cannot drive alone, cannot vote, do not know what “taxes” are or “how to do them,” and do not have a job/house/car, I don’t think I’m an adult. Saying this, there are some people at my age who can rightfully consider themselves adults, I just don’t find myself experienced enough in life to be.
2. At what age do you think adulthood begins? Do patterns of growing up differ for females and males?
I would say adulthood begins when one is old enough to make responsible decisions for themselves without fear of being reprimanded by their guardians. I believe this because some people at age 15 can get emancipated, live on their own, cook on their own, provide for themselves, find ways to get money, and be considered a functional adult. At the same time, someone 30 years old could be living in their parents basement, have no job, not know basic life skills, and not know how to drive, but they would also be considered an adult, because of their age. I say “adulthood” is difficult to put a date on, but, when someone enters it, it is apparent to the world around them. I believe that patterns of growing up differ from females to males. I believe this because physiologically, females mature faster than males. So, at most given points before adulthood, females will be more “grown up” than males.
3. What importance do you think social class has in the process of becoming an adult?
Generally, lower class people need to work starting at a young age in order to help provide for their family. Consequently, they will probably mature faster than someone who is used to being treated as a child. When people get low paying jobs, such as being a waiter or working at a superstore, they have to learn how to deal with people, how to get place to place, and how to function in their community, which generally all help with maturity.
TAD 3:
1. Do you consider yourself an adult?
No, I do not consider myself an adult. Considering I am 16 years old, still have about 2 years of high school left, legally cannot drive alone, cannot vote, do not know what “taxes” are or “how to do them,” and do not have a job/house/car, I don’t think I’m an adult. Saying this, there are some people at my age who can rightfully consider themselves adults, I just don’t find myself experienced enough in life to be.
2. At what age do you think adulthood begins? Do patterns of growing up differ for females and males?
I would say adulthood begins when one is old enough to make responsible decisions for themselves without fear of being reprimanded by their guardians. I believe this because some people at age 15 can get emancipated, live on their own, cook on their own, provide for themselves, find ways to get money, and be considered a functional adult. At the same time, someone 30 years old could be living in their parents basement, have no job, not know basic life skills, and not know how to drive, but they would also be considered an adult, because of their age. I say “adulthood” is difficult to put a date on, but, when someone enters it, it is apparent to the world around them. I believe that patterns of growing up differ from females to males. I believe this because physiologically, females mature faster than males. So, at most given points before adulthood, females will be more “grown up” than males.
3. What importance do you think social class has in the process of becoming an adult?
Generally, lower class people need to work starting at a young age in order to help provide for their family. Consequently, they will probably mature faster than someone who is used to being treated as a child. When people get low paying jobs, such as being a waiter or working at a superstore, they have to learn how to deal with people, how to get place to place, and how to function in their community, which generally all help with maturity.