Elements Of Transition To Adulthood

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This reference highlights the essential elements of the transition to adulthood. Society pays a close attention to the age such as 18 since it is a reasonable age where one would be more mature and responsible with a different task. Especially, with an age range of 18- 21, since it is associated with legal norms such as voting, drinking, and other actions. The daily routines and transitions one comes in contact with make an impact as you develop an understanding that you are performing adult activities. “It is not surprising, then, that young people associate adulthood with age and easily provide specific ages at which they began to feel adult.” (Waters, M. C. 2011, Ch. 5) My transitions of feeling like an adult were activities such as paying

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