As we all know, 18-21 is usually the age that people are defined as "Adults"
As they are now "Adults" they are allowed to Drink Alcohol or Gamble at a Casino, Legally allowed to have sex with other "Adults" and what not.
Now I would like to know what exactly defines an "Adult" and who decided that age 18-21 defines an "Adult".
In my eyes an "Adult" is a person who can handle themselves well in public, be smart enough not to overdose drugs or alcohol. Not Be Racist. And overall just have good manners and common sense.
I don't understand why Age describes adulthood. I don't want to toot my own horn but I find myself with more manners and common sense than quite a few adults I have met.
Well, yes, I picked up on this just a little myself, so let's introduce another factor: experience.
Specifically, experience as the most direct form of knowledge acquisition. How important do you think this is to 'maturity', and how would this be reflected by one's age?
I'd like to point out, within the experience category, that you won't know what it means until you have it (experience, that is), so saying it doesn't matter is really saying "I have little of it". In fact, you may not really understand that comment until you are wise enough to do so. That's my opinion on it, anyway.
In spite of that, not everyone learns and grows from experience, so to simply say you have it doesn't mean you have matured.
i feel that some are mature before 18 but i do think 18 is a bit high to be considered a adult. even so even turning 18 you still cannot drink for 3 more years. it doesnt make to much sense
