When does someone become an "adult"

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by GetALink, Jan 23, 2010.

  1. #1
    When do you think someone becomes an adult? Is it when they hit 18, get their driver's license, act like an adult, etc.?

    I think it is when they start acting like one. Yeah you can be 18 and legally be an adult but if you act like your 5, then you aren't an adult. When does someone become an "adult"?
     
    GetALink, Jan 23, 2010 IP
  2. katrina47

    katrina47 Active Member

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    after 20 i guess
    18 is still a child,,
     
    katrina47, Jan 23, 2010 IP
  3. -webmaster

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    Many of adults do not act like adults even when they are 40 or 50 years old. So imho lets stick to the 18 years old definition of adult person.
     
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  4. AndersonLandon

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    It depends upon a person. I could really say that I am already an adult myself since in my secondary level. But I still want to be a childish somehow.

    Kinda weird. :D
     
    AndersonLandon, Jan 23, 2010 IP
  5. milo_pl

    milo_pl Well-Known Member

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    What do you mean by adult - legally and physically it's 18 or 21. Mentally - that's depends on the person :) Some people never grow up b/c they don't want to..
     
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  6. Lalamaple

    Lalamaple Active Member

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    Lol Legally your an adult at the age of 18 here in the states. Mentally, your an adult whenever you grow up as milo mentioned.
     
    Lalamaple, Jan 23, 2010 IP
  7. Mentalhead

    Mentalhead Active Member

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    You're an adult when you hit more than 18 and you start acting like a true adult.
     
    Mentalhead, Jan 23, 2010 IP
  8. katrina47

    katrina47 Active Member

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    true i agree with you
     
    katrina47, Jan 23, 2010 IP
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    nura235 Well-Known Member

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    no matter the age, when u start to think like an adult, you will be an adult.
     
    nura235, Jan 23, 2010 IP
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    dairyman Notable Member

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    Although the present system solely depends on the age to become an adult, it shall also include mental maturity. But how to gauge it?
     
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    alistair80 Well-Known Member

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    Someone becomes an adult when that someone doesnt laugh or sighs or smiles while reading nude magazines :D
     
    alistair80, Jan 23, 2010 IP
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    When turning to Adult... means opposite sex must get aware :)
     
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  13. restlesss

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    for me when some one smokes 1st cigarette he become adult ... no if you are thinking im a smoker then you are wrong ....
     
    restlesss, Jan 24, 2010 IP
  14. shinigami

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    Under technical terms, a child is defined as someone who is under 18 years of age. Babies and toddlers are under 4 years, and teenagers are generally between 13 - 18 years. A senior is one over 65 years old, while a centenarian is one who is 100 years old or more. You do the rest of the thinking.
     
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    When you become 21, you become an adult, simple as that.
     
    nobodyhatesme, Jan 24, 2010 IP
  16. bluemouse2

    bluemouse2 Well-Known Member

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    when you can support your own family
     
    bluemouse2, Jan 24, 2010 IP
  17. KrustEKrotsh

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    I think that differs for everybody, but I too think, like the previous guy said, when you can support your own family
     
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    You are 'classed' as an adult at 21 years of age. But when you mentally act like an adult, you are one.
     
    tokyoice, Jan 24, 2010 IP
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    age is never a concern for adult or not, a kid was 11 years can also become adult if he has gained the necessary knowledge and a guy who is 30 can be considered a kid if his brain hasn't grown
    in short, it depends on the individual according to me
     
    masterrio, Jan 24, 2010 IP
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    You become an adult when you stop running in the opposite direction on escalators :D
     
    Dondon2d, Jan 24, 2010 IP