Do you consider the average 20 year old to be an “adult”?

[Hannah_98]

Not in a legal sense obviously, but more in a societal/personal opinion.

Do you consider the average 20 year old to be an “adult”?

Yes

No

Depends

[GoodManDave]

Depends. I know some 16 year olds who were more “adult” than some 30 year olds.

I think that as a stranger, legally, they’re almost to the point where they can legally drink; they can vote, have jobs, drive, etc.

I think that if they have their own insurances, somehow have a decent job, cook their own food, do their own laundry, etc, and act mature, then yes.

If they’re on mom and dad’s insurances, don’t work, don’t go to school, and their folks do everything for them, then, no. But I would probably still treat them like I’d expect them to be an adult. At 20, I wouldn’t expect them to have everything worked out, or have their own apartment/good job, etc.

[Riggers]

I work 45+ hours a week, I pay taxes, I live alone in my apartment, Do my own cooking, Finished my 3 year college course 2 years ago, Look after my animals, loads of adult stuff.

But then at the same time, I know people my age who are unemployed, still live with their parents, live on government handouts and literally mope around all day drinking and getting High.

I think it depends on the person.

[Anonymous]

Parents are to blame--many parents do not instill responsibility in their children and build reliance on parents. I guess parents do not have any friends and want their children to be their friends. Sad times.

[Izumiblu]

More like a junior adult although I’ve seen some 20 yr olds that are better adults than some 40 yr olds so the broad generality doesn’t necessarily apply at the individual level.

[CoffeeWC]

Yes, I would say so. But an early adult.

[anonnnyguy]

Sssure. Depends on the person as to how maturely they act though. I've met peeps who're 18 and real af, and 30-year-olds who're insecure wanks who worry way too much about other peoples' opinions and can't be real with themselves about who they are or what they want out of life.

[Mark_C]

I used to when I was younger but now, not so much. Sure, they're on their way to becoming an adult and should be given the opportunity to come into their own but there is still a lot to learn and comprehend well after reaching 20. You're not going to have everything figured out not be fully capable to in the first place.

[America1st]

If you go by all the questions and comments on GAG by many 20 year olds, no, they are not adults. Others are adults. There are way too many 20 somethings that can't spell or write using proper sentence structure and punctuation. It's like they didn't go to school and many are in college. That's pretty sad.

[ecfresh]

Yes I do. However even adults have a range of maturity. Some people in their 20s act more maturely than others in their 50s. I would say the majority of 20 year olds still have lots of maturing to experience, but they are still an adult and starting to learn responsibility.

[J2ohhhhh]

Adult is just a made up term by those who has never achieved more than spending time, surviving, getting old. Most of the adult world is the same like elementary school. There are people who just try to be happy and there are others who try to be popular among other people who they fucking despite. People don't change, life don't change it is just having more power and getting ugly.

[BeHappy1985]

[the_face_of_god]

Hahahaha!!! No! Life has so much more of its dick to give you. You've only just grased the tip.
I would say most people don't mentally shift into adulthood until the end of their twenties. 30 is the age you become an adult.

[ItalianGuy2020]

Some people mature quicker some slower it depends on the 20 year old I was a spoiled guy still at 20 years old with no work ethic that came later but I worked with a guy who was 20 and a supervisor and very serious so people are different

[Monster_Recluse]

Back in the days of Rome you aren't an adult until 30.

Once you turn 30 you realize why that makes sense.

[MrKinktastic]

Not really... Most are still in college and haven't hit the workforce yet/had to support themselves and live in the real world.

[drsexthingy]

I think i read somewhere, that the human brain doesn't finish developing tell 27. Don't know where i read that thu?

[WhiteSteve]

Depends a lot on their personal circumstances and experiences. In my experience, though, they’re like adults-with-training wheels haha.

[sp33d]

If they have work or sponsorship to live on their own resources, then yes. Living with parents is acceptable, though, do get out asap and always pull your own weight. If these simple things can't be done, then he or she is a child, still.

[Kit_Kat88]

They’re generally not mature enough to be considered an adult but I still categorize them as a young adult because the word teenager shouldn’t be used 18 and up

[SuzyB]

I'm 27 and still feel like I'm not adult enough to do adult things at times

[WhoDatGuy]

As you get older you don't consider young people to be as old.
Like when you were 11 those 18yo seemed like gods. When your 36 you see those 28yo as kids

[bolverk]

While being 20 is legally an adult in the UK there are many who still act like children, if her or she act like adults they'll be treated as one. if they act like brats they'll be treated like brats.

[TripleAce]

Not really
Depends. Mostly no

Id say around 24-25

[JohnAlaska43]

I say no.
I know some can take care of themselves but know plenty that have no clue what to do.