A study said that Americans don't believe adulthood starts until 27, do you agree with that assessment?

[Extraterrestrial1999]

I guess so

Nah, would say it starts earlier than that

Nah, would say it starts later than that

[OneViewpoint]

What Americans? You are legally an adult at age 18 under US laws.

You can have sex. Enter into a legal contract. Serve in the military. And not answer to your parents any longer.

Now as to any individuals readiness to behave like an adult, that day may never come.

[Anonymous]

As the age of technology progresses, I think age groups need to be redefined. The scientific ability of a child 10 years ago is not the same as today. But conversely, their emotional intelligence is not the same either. I think this requires scientific study.

[Agape93]

That's when your brain is fully formed. You're an adult at 18.

[Gwendoline]

The ones that live at home with their parents maybe

[abc3643]

Yeah, I'd say that's about right realistically. You're out of school and have to face real adult problems by then like getting a job and paying bills and worrying about maintaining stuff like your home, car, etc.

[lightbulb27]

that's not so far off, it's earlier for some that are forced or have the fortunate brains. It's later for some. Frankly, it's never for others...

[KostasKouvalis]

I'd like to see that study, because most people believes it starts at 18. Only immigrant families believe it starts later. I think most Americans would LIKE for it to start at 27 though.

[Extraterrestrial1999]

www.fox10phoenix.com/.../...ts-this-age-survey.amp

[slatyb]

There's no bright line. Some 70-year-olds are children and some 16-year-olds are adults.

[DrPepper12]

It depends. Those who go to college vs living home are apples & oranges! The college kids have already navigated a lot of adulting.

[exitseven]

These days it does. Kids have a protracted adolescence.

[Anonymous]

Americans are incredibly immature. They don't even notice.

[SmokinAces2000]

Adulthood starts whenever you are able to support yourself and know what you want to do with your life

[beefcakebradybatson]

Pretty much;the average U. S. male marries for the first time at about 30 to 28 for females.

[4ngelic]

kinda but i would say it's more 25

[KostasKouvalis]

Yeah, 25 is more reasonable as that's when your brain fully develops

[NathanDavis]

I'm sure many wish it were that way... lol

[Dongie]

Nah, later.