Adulthood is the cross point in someone's life where they are no longer viewed as an adolescent because they can financially support themselves, maintain a consistent job and can provide care for another person if needed.
This sounds just like my topic about teenagers which I changed but you should consider talking about they are no longer adolescent because they are independent, successful, and responsible.
I think there a so many more qualifiers that you can consider for adulthood rather than just finances such as emotional stability (no more teen hormones), and the aspect of adults that aren't adults.. how will you argue that point?
You might want to consider how society defines adults on the basis of age--some people consider 18 an adult, while others view 21 or even 25 as adults, based on various laws. I would clarify your point about caring for another person to maybe another person can depend on the "adult" to care for them.
This is a good start! Some adults are unemployed in this economy though so saying they have a consistent job leaves out other adults who are still supporting their families but struggling with finances and such. This would be a good way for you to defend your definition or tweek it a little to be more understanding to others if you want.
Is there a specific age range? or is it just when a person is able to support themselves, maintain a job, etc. Is this saying that some elderly people are not adults because they can't support themselves?
Adolescent - people might argue what types of age ranges you are talking about. For one of your qualifier, "provide care of another person", not only adults can provide care but also a child!
I totally agree with Kenny about "no more teenager hormones." You might talk more about how an adult body can be completely developing and their behavior rather than their finance. Most of adults tend to create their own family.
I think your definition is good, because it raises quite a bit of argument. Like because you said that an adult can hold a job, what does that make unemployed adults. I think its great that you did not talk about age in numbers, it makes for a stronger definition! Good job!
Great topic! You could use also use adult mentality as on of your qualifiers. What kind of mind set you would have to be in to be considered an adult (for yourself)
I think that a great qualifer is owning up to your consequences that is how I view adults. Not just responsibility but being able to stand up in the face of fear, being a role model.
Some people under the age of 17 are tasked with supporting family members, these people must be adults according to your definition. Why are they? Anticipate this argument!
You are legally an adult at 18, but most 18 year olds cannot fully support themselves finacially. Here you should try to include some numbers that could maybe show the percentage of 18 year olds who actually can support themselves at this age. Or you could jus take it the whole other way and say you are not legitimately an adult until you do this, regardless of what you age is.
Is it really because they are financially stable, or just mentally fully developed. I think you can reduce your definition a little bit more. You can get a lot of qualifiers you can use.
This sounds just like my topic about teenagers which I changed but you should consider talking about they are no longer adolescent because they are independent, successful, and responsible.
ReplyDeleteI think there a so many more qualifiers that you can consider for adulthood rather than just finances such as emotional stability (no more teen hormones), and the aspect of adults that aren't adults.. how will you argue that point?
ReplyDeleteYou might want to consider how society defines adults on the basis of age--some people consider 18 an adult, while others view 21 or even 25 as adults, based on various laws. I would clarify your point about caring for another person to maybe another person can depend on the "adult" to care for them.
ReplyDeleteThis is a good start! Some adults are unemployed in this economy though so saying they have a consistent job leaves out other adults who are still supporting their families but struggling with finances and such. This would be a good way for you to defend your definition or tweek it a little to be more understanding to others if you want.
ReplyDeleteYou could also add that adults are able to make their own decisions as well.
ReplyDeleteIs there a specific age range? or is it just when a person is able to support themselves, maintain a job, etc. Is this saying that some elderly people are not adults because they can't support themselves?
ReplyDeleteAdolescent - people might argue what types of age ranges you are talking about. For one of your qualifier, "provide care of another person", not only adults can provide care but also a child!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with Kenny about "no more teenager hormones." You might talk more about how an adult body can be completely developing and their behavior rather than their finance. Most of adults tend to create their own family.
ReplyDeleteI think your definition is good, because it raises quite a bit of argument. Like because you said that an adult can hold a job, what does that make unemployed adults. I think its great that you did not talk about age in numbers, it makes for a stronger definition! Good job!
ReplyDeleteGreat topic! You could use also use adult mentality as on of your qualifiers. What kind of mind set you would have to be in to be considered an adult (for yourself)
ReplyDeleteI think that a great qualifer is owning up to your consequences that is how I view adults. Not just responsibility but being able to stand up in the face of fear, being a role model.
ReplyDeleteSome people under the age of 17 are tasked with supporting family members, these people must be adults according to your definition. Why are they? Anticipate this argument!
ReplyDeleteYou are legally an adult at 18, but most 18 year olds cannot fully support themselves finacially. Here you should try to include some numbers that could maybe show the percentage of 18 year olds who actually can support themselves at this age. Or you could jus take it the whole other way and say you are not legitimately an adult until you do this, regardless of what you age is.
ReplyDeleteIs it really because they are financially stable, or just mentally fully developed. I think you can reduce your definition a little bit more. You can get a lot of qualifiers you can use.
ReplyDelete"someone's" life. What about animals, plants and such? Also for your current definition the word "they" is incorrectly used I believe.
ReplyDeleteGood definition I was originally going to do this one so I like all your qualifiers they are basically the same ones I was thinking for the topic.
ReplyDeletegood definition it argues and can have information to back it up
ReplyDeleteGreat topic and well done on your thesis.
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