What do you think about people who think you're an adult only in your mid 20s?

[EmmiL]

I seen people say you are only an adult from your mid 20s so by that logic all those people working, paying their bills, driving, going to army, travelling, etc are all kids.

I think this logic is ridiculous and toxic because it infantalises adults.

[Joshydavid25]

It's just a silly opinion at the end of the day.. I wouldn't take it seriously.. It's a good thing those people don't make the laws.. LOL..

[PeterLegg91]

It's stupid thinking , once your 18 your officially an adult

[Simslover92]

Technically you are an adult at 18 unless you get emancipated before then but true maturity doesn't set in until well after 21 for most people because only experience brings in the wisdom to truly be mature.

Here's what Google says to elaborate on what I'm saying-

"While being an adult often implies reaching a certain age (like 18 in the US), maturity is more about the development of skills, character, and emotional intelligence. An adult is legally considered independent, while maturity is about self-awareness, responsibility, and the ability to handle difficult situations."

[EmmiL]

Yeah maturity and adulthood are two different things

[Simslover92]

Indeed it is. A lot of people get that misconstrued. Just because you're an adult doesn't mean you're mature. I guess that's why some say people aren't adults until your mid 20s. But like you said they are wrong. It's not that 18-24 aren't adults, they just more than likely haven't matured mentally yet.

[EmmiL]

Exactly

[EmmiL]

I don't think it's as age restricted though. You won't see a difference between people aged 23 to 26 for example because some people develop sooner and some later. There are 18 year olds who are more mature than 23 year olds too.

[Simslover92]

That's true but more often than not the 18 year olds are not that mature vs 23 year olds.

[EmmiL]

That's true, I also haven't worded it right. I meant to say you will see little difference between a 23 to 26 year old for example. That's why such age groups are ridiculous. Especially when imposed as a rule, that's just crazy.

[OneViewpoint]

Well, there are young adults, and adults with varied degrees of experience. And then there are 40 year old infants who are never going to be adults.

Maturity is a question of time and experience. But it's also a question of intelligence and personality.

I think that's what people are trying to get at. To your point, society had to set a legal age for adulthood. That's 18 in the US. Yeah, you can drive a car, sign a contract, go to war, get married, and have sex... legally. That legal recognition says absolutely nothing about an individual's readiness for all of that. Some will do OK. Some will take another 10 years to fully mature. Some will never get there. Leave the ones who aren't going to make it on the side of the road of life.

[ProbablyClueless]

I think they're correct... lol

In the US, at least, we've decided that an 18 year old can make legally-binding decisions for themselves. I've met very few 18 year olds who I would actually trust their decision-making abilities, but that's not the question

[EmmiL]

So why mid twenties specifically?

[ProbablyClueless]

Because that happens to be the age group you asked about. People in their mid-twenties are older than 18.

[EmmiL]

So are 21 or 22 year olds

[ProbablyClueless]

Yup. And I feel the exact same way about them. I'm sure as hell never going to ask a 21 year old for life advice, but they have reached an age where their decisions need to be respected.

[EmmiL]

What about 20 year old or 19 year old

[ProbablyClueless]

Same thing. 20 and 19 are older than 18.

[jahaims]

The brain doesn't stop developing until around 25. Specifically your prefrontal cortex which is responsible for is primarily responsible for higher-level cognitive functions, often referred to as executive functions. It helps us control our impulses, regulate emotions, make plans, solve problems, and make decisions. Essentially, it allows us to think ahead and act in a goal-oriented manner. We recruit people into the military before then because they are easier to manipulate.

[EmmiL]

That's wrong, your brain doesn't develop at 25, it's a proven myth. And it's not just about the army, but I never heard they are trying to be manipulated.

[Simslover92]

I think what he's trying to say is that you may be an adult physically but mentally you are still maturing and haven't had enough life experience to qualify as mature before 25. Your brain hasn't developed enough to even grasp the things a 30 and older person has grasped. I was an idiot in my early 20s and I can admit I still have a lot of growing to do but I am so much further mentally than I was when I was in my early 20s. You will notice the difference in your thinking at 30 or at least I hope you do.

[EmmiL]

@Simslover92 then he didn't explain it well. Nothing happens at 25 specifically, a 23 or 24 year old doesn't have to be less mature than a 25 year old, it varies from person to person, that's what I am trying to say. Studies have shown we don't know when our brain develops or when it is it at what stage exactly. The 20s to 30s is usually stated.

I am 28 and I haven't noticed anything since I was like 22 or so.

[QuestionObsession]

Yes I agree it is nonsense. You cannot make 18 legal and an adult in certain scenarios and situations and not an adult in others. It is one of the dumbest things of society, like daylight savings time still practiced in today's world, when everything is run round the clock and there is no need to save daylight!

[fish5505_87]

It changes by generation, young men under 15 years old, in the 1800's would be running the family Farm when dad left for a few days. Gurls not much older than 12 would be taking care of the kids and cooking?

[EmmiL]

Correct

[oldpigg]

It's a guess. People say that because the frontal lobe finishes developing at age 25, but that doesn't mean that's when adulthood begins.

[EmmiL]

Exactly but your lobe doesn't develop at 25

[Surely]

Some people mature before their twenties. Others, never mature!
I was farming and driving tractors at twelve years old. While my father worked away from home!

[winstanley2]

pretty girls get spoilt so they don't adapt to adulthood.

[EmmiL]

Totally

[Snakeyes7]

Wait what? What do they think you become once you reach 30?

[EmmiL]

I don't know what they think

[Dargil]

They are often right.

[EmmiL]

Clearly not considering you think it's OK for 18 year old boys to fuck older woman. You are contradicting yourself.

[Dargil]

How exactly is that?

[EmmiL]

You say under 25s are kids, so you support kids being taken advantage of by adults? That's pedophilia by your logic

[Dargil]

"They are often right."" Define OFTEN for me.

[EmmiL]

Most of the time, so most of the time you support pedophiles

[Dargil]

How does that relate?

[EmmiL]

You support sex with kids

[Dargil]

What makes you think that?

[EmmiL]

Because you said under 25s are kids

[Dargil]

When? How? What were my exact words?

[WonderingManII]

Maturity is different than an age number.

[EmmiL]

What do you mean

[WonderingManII]

AI Overview

is maturity the same as someone's age?

No, maturity is not the same as age. While there's a general trend for people to become more mature as they age, it's not a guaranteed outcome. Maturity is more about an individual's experiences, ability to handle situations, and overall mindset, which can vary greatly regardless of age.
Here's why:
Age is a number:
Age simply indicates how long someone has been alive, but it doesn't automatically translate to greater maturity.
Maturity is about experience:
Life experiences, both positive and negative, can shape a person's character and lead to greater maturity.
Individuals mature at different rates:
Some people may appear more mature at a younger age due to their experiences or personality, while others may take longer to mature.
Maturity involves various aspects:
It encompasses emotional, social, and cognitive development, and these aspects don't always progress at the same rate for everyone.
Examples:
You can have a mature 20-year-old who has faced significant challenges, or a 60-year-old who still displays immature behaviors.

[exitseven]

I was an adult since I was 17.

[DrPepper12]

As a proxy it works but it's a rough proxy

[blackeagle007]

Can’t by alcohol or gamble under 21

[EmmiL]

Great, so what?

[blackeagle007]

That’s still a minor then

[EmmiL]

They are not

[AydenHazor]

I think it's ridiculous

[beefcakebradybatson]

They're right on !!!