Being an Adult

[Tmac]

When we are younger, it is often heard , when you grow up, when you become an adult as a reason that prohibited someone from "X". Unfortunately, it has become a belief that one becomes an adult by just by living "X" years. So essentially we don't change, we just get older and we are awared adulthood becoming nothing more than old children thinknig we are adults as witnessed on this forum.
Now I don't believe that this guy, the auther of "Once I was a child I did... blah blah but then I became an adult and put away childish things" was the only one to think about being an adult as different form being an old child but I can't find them at the moment but I too believe that age is not the determining factor that distinguishes the child from the adult. I already know what the clowns are going to say but if there are any adult, even adult wannabes, I would like to know if the definition of adult needs to be updated?

 

[Sunstone]

So far as I know, there aren't a whole lot of adults who think adulthood come automatically with age. Why on earth do you think most people are unaware of that?

 

[Shadow Wolf]

I don't know. I still wear Tripp pants (the black/baggy pants with chains), dress up once a month as an elf, play video games, and have no children of my own. I'm probably not the best one to ask about what this "adult" thing is you speak of.

 

[Tmac]

So far as I know, there aren't a whole lot of adults who think adulthood come automatically with age. Why on earth do you think most people are unaware of that?

Do you want to answer my question or do you want to talk about what you want to talk about. And if you were able to read my post it would be understood that being an adult doesn't come with age but with putting away childish behavior. The simple definition of an adult (at present) is reaching maturity, where maturity is considered an age.

 

[Tmac]

I don't know. I still wear Tripp pants (the black/baggy pants with chains), dress up once a month as an elf, play video games, and have no children of my own. I'm probably not the best one to ask about what this "adult" thing is you speak of.

Thanks for your answer but I was hoping to hear from an adult. Why were you attracted by the title of the post?

 

[Sunstone]

Do you want to answer my question or do you want to talk about what you want to talk about. And if you were able to read my post it would be understood that being an adult doesn't come with age but with putting away childish behavior. The simple definition of an adult (at present) is reaching maturity, where maturity is considered an age.

I think your making a mountain out of a molehill. Sure, some people might think being an adult is all about reaching a certain age -- say, the legal age of adulthood. But really, how many people honestly think that's all there is to it?

 

[Tmac]

I think your making a mountain out of a molehill. Sure, some people might think being an adult is all about reaching a certain age -- say, the legal age of adulthood. But really, how many people honestly think that's all there is to it?

Is an adult that behaves childishly considered an adult?

 

[bobhikes]

When we are younger, it is often heard , when you grow up, when you become an adult as a reason that prohibited someone from "X". Unfortunately, it has become a belief that one becomes an adult by just by living "X" years. So essentially we don't change, we just get older and we are awared adulthood becoming nothing more than old children thinknig we are adults as witnessed on this forum.
Now I don't believe that this guy, the auther of "Once I was a child I did... blah blah but then I became an adult and put away childish things" was the only one to think about being an adult as different form being an old child but I can't find them at the moment but I too believe that age is not the determining factor that distinguishes the child from the adult. I already know what the clowns are going to say but if there are any adult, even adult wannabes, I would like to know if the definition of adult needs to be updated?

My definition of an Adult. When you stop relying on your parents to live your life. It isn't an age at all its a state of being children are taken care up by adults. An adult takes care of themselves.

 

[Tmac]

My definition of an Adult. When you stop relying on your parents to live your life. It isn't an age at all its a state of being children are taken care up by adults. An adult takes care of themselves.

I hear you but that doesn't eliminate childish behavior and "take care of themselves" is too broad and vague.

 

[BSM1]

When we are younger, it is often heard , when you grow up, when you become an adult as a reason that prohibited someone from "X". Unfortunately, it has become a belief that one becomes an adult by just by living "X" years. So essentially we don't change, we just get older and we are awared adulthood becoming nothing more than old children thinknig we are adults as witnessed on this forum.
Now I don't believe that this guy, the auther of "Once I was a child I did... blah blah but then I became an adult and put away childish things" was the only one to think about being an adult as different form being an old child but I can't find them at the moment but I too believe that age is not the determining factor that distinguishes the child from the adult. I already know what the clowns are going to say but if there are any adult, even adult wannabes, I would like to know if the definition of adult needs to be updated?

Depends on rather you're talking about the adult in the metaphoric, metaphysical, chronological, or legal terms.

My definition of an Adult. When you stop relying on your parents to live your life. It isn't an age at all its a state of being children are taken care up by adults. An adult takes care of themselves.

In that case I was an adult by the age of 12 (not by choice, btw).

 

[bobhikes]

Depends on rather you're talking about the adult in the metaphoric, metaphysical, chronological, or legal terms.



In that case I was an adult by the age of 12 (not by choice, btw).

That is understood and I'm sorry, there are many kids forced into adulthood before they should be.

 

[Tmac]

Depends on rather you're talking about the adult in the metaphoric, metaphysical, chronological, or legal terms.



In that case I was an adult by the age of 12 (not by choice, btw).

I'm sorry, does this mean that you don't think that definition of adult need to be updated or not?

 

[Tmac]

That is understood and I'm sorry, there are many kids forced into adulthood before they should be.

Nobody is forced into adulthood, they maybe force into doing what is considered as adult behavior/task.

 

[bobhikes]

I hear you but that doesn't eliminate childish behavior and "take care of themselves" is too broad and vague.

For me people are all unique, if they want to be childish that is fine as long as they are responsible for themselves. Where this breaks down is if your committed or in a home where adult professionals take care of you. You are an adult but do to illness you can't take care of yourself, in this case for me where you ever an adult before coming ill, if yes you don't lose adulthood.

 

[BSM1]

That is understood and I'm sorry, there are many kids forced into adulthood before they should be.

Thanks, but even though it could have been better, actually I benefited by being very independent and resourceful for the rest of my life. I also came to terms early that you have to play the hand you're dealt in this cosmic poker game.

 

[bobhikes]

Nobody is forced into adulthood, they maybe force into doing what is considered as adult behavior/task.

That is your opinion, there are no facts concerning adulthood.

 

[Tmac]

That is your opinion, there are no facts concerning adulthood.

HUH.

 

[BSM1]

I'm sorry, does this mean that you don't think that definition of adult need to be updated or not?

I don't think you can say one size fits all.

Nobody is forced into adulthood, they maybe force into doing what is considered as adult behavior/task.

Well there's your answer. What, if anything, are we really forced into? Some would define adulthood by age, others by circumstance, Still others may define adulthood by actions and decisions. Others may say the true adult will not be concerned with definitions and just do what has to be done.

 

[SalixIncendium]

When we are younger, it is often heard , when you grow up, when you become an adult as a reason that prohibited someone from "X". Unfortunately, it has become a belief that one becomes an adult by just by living "X" years. So essentially we don't change, we just get older and we are awared adulthood becoming nothing more than old children thinknig we are adults as witnessed on this forum.
Now I don't believe that this guy, the auther of "Once I was a child I did... blah blah but then I became an adult and put away childish things" was the only one to think about being an adult as different form being an old child but I can't find them at the moment but I too believe that age is not the determining factor that distinguishes the child from the adult. I already know what the clowns are going to say but if there are any adult, even adult wannabes, I would like to know if the definition of adult needs to be updated?

I think you are confusing the definitions of the terms 'adult' and 'mature.'

 

[Tmac]

I don't think you can say one size fits all.




Well there's your answer. What, if anything, are we really forced into? Some would define adulthood by age, others by circumstance, Still others may define adulthood by actions and decisions. Others may say the true adult will not be concerned with definitions and just do what has to be done.

Okay then, what is your definition of being adult when you think of yourself as being an adult?