Paul_Tromba
Sleep deprived mess of a published author
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As the title asked, What does it mean to be an adult? Is it age that truly certifies you as an adult or is it based on a person's maturity after reaching a certain age? In most places, you are considered an adult at the age of 18 but some cultures say that you are not an adult until you meet certain criteria such as a job, place to live, and being a productive member of society. Some have even argued that you're not an adult until you've lost your virginity. Guess I'm not an adult then but seriously, what do you think makes someone an adult? Maturity? Lifestyle? Age? Responsibilities? Social acceptance? What? I'm only asking this because I am considered an adult by my family, peers, government, and coworkers but I have no clue what I'm doing and just go through the motions because no one has ever explained to me what makes someone an adult. They always just say things like you'll understand once you're an adult but I am an adult and I have never understood.