When are you an adult?

[Randy]

At what age does a child become an adult?

Automatically at age 18? Or do you still consider people in their late teens / early 20s as children?

 

[PGen98]

Legally at 18, but I'd say mentally more like mid-20s before they're truly adults.

 

[MrDawn]

At least 21. When you're an adult living on your own, you can really make your own choices. From the time your mother is pregnant with you to whatever age you are when you move out, your parents will be making choices for you and filing taxes on you as a dependent. You have ZERO choice as a child on anything. You legally cant consent on anything until you're legally of age.

 

[emily]

Depends on the person

I know people in their 30's who act like about five.

I also know people who are 15/16, who consider themselves mature enough to be adults. Definitely depends on the person

 

[passenger]

I'm not sure that any of us ever grow up mentally.

 

[Elvira]

At what age does a child become an adult?

Legally at 18, but it really depends from person to person.

Automatically at age 18? Or do you still consider people in their late teens / early 20s as children?

Older kids.

 

[Kale]

After you graduate high school is what a lot of teachers kept saying to me. It's somewhat true though. You become an adult and that is your new "job". You get to decide what to do in life and where you go. 18 legally, but 21-22 is when I consider people mature and grown.

You have ZERO choice as a child on anything. You legally cant consent on anything until you're legally of age.

And yeah, exactly.

 

[passenger]

You become an adult and that is your new "job". You get to decide what to do in life and where you go.

 

[Dollhouse]

I'm not sure that any of us ever grow up mentally.

I still don’t feel like an adult. Lol

 

[Kale]

That was quoted by our principal at the graduation at my school. Still so true and love this by Dr Seuss.

 

[passenger]

That was quoted by our principal at the graduation at my school. Still so true and love this by Dr Seuss.

Dr. Seuss is not just for kids!
At graduation from college a classmate gave this book to my son as a gift.

 

[Nebulous]

I'd say 21. 18 year olds are still babies. Even though a 21 year old may still be immature, they're pretty much an adult at that point. Why? Because I said so.

 

[Elvira]

Because I said so

Good movie!

 

[Nebulous]

Good movie!

Is that a movie?

 

[Elvira]

Is that a movie?

Because I Said So (2007) ⭐ 5.6 | Comedy, Romance

1h 42m | PG-13

www.imdb.com

 

[Nebulous]

Because I Said So (2007) ⭐ 5.6 | Comedy, Romance

1h 42m | PG-13

www.imdb.com

Oh, watched the trailer, doesn't seem like something I'd be in to.

 

[Elvira]

Oh, watched the trailer, doesn't seem like something I'd be in to.

Yeah, prob. not.

 

[Cory]

I'm living with my parents at the age of 32 and the only bills I pay are phone and car insurance. I'm still a little kid, apparently.

 

[fuzzems]

I think one is truly an adult when they are independent, supporting oneself and self sufficient. Yes, 18 or 21 is legal adult hood. And parents could technically cut off their adult child at that point legally. But, I knew my oldest son was truly an adult when all of his bills were HIS and in his name alone. And he fed and clothed himself , had his own place and got himself to work. That is adulthood. Or, if you get married you but you and your spouse are paying your own bills together, without mom and dad, then you are an adult.

 

[Nebulous]

I'm living with my parents at the age of 32 and the only bills I pay are phone and car insurance. I'm still a little kid, apparently.

Well you're in that situation voluntarily. If you feel self conscious about it you can change your circumstances if you put your mind to it. Although its probably more comfortable to stay where you are.

I think one is truly an adult when they are independent, supporting oneself and self sufficient. Yes, 18 or 21 is legal adult hood. And parents could technically cut off their adult child at that point legally. But, I knew my oldest son was truly an adult when all of his bills were HIS and in his name alone. And he fed and clothed himself , had his own place and got himself to work. That is adulthood. Or, if you get married you but you and your spouse are paying your own bills together, without mom and dad, then you are an adult.

I've been an adult since 18 then

Been supporting myself and living on my own since then. Started out in a one bedroom apartment in a bad neighborhood way back then, but it was nice to have my independence regardless.