Transitioning to Adulthood

Question 1

What is adulthood?

Answer 1

• The period that follows adolescent
• Start of 20ish, till end of life
• Assumption of adult roles and responsibilities, differences in culture expectations and experiences

Question 2

What are the age ranges within adulthood?

Answer 2

• Separation for short-cut thinking
• Early, middle and late
• Late adulthood: Young-old (65-74), Middle(75-84) and oldest (over 84)

Question 3

What defines or influence the transition to adulthood?

Answer 3

Moving from adolescents into adulthood
- Age-graded
- Socio-economic conditions
- Cultural differences

Question 4

Rites of passage

Answer 4

Marks the transition
- Removal from context of childhood
- Skills developed
- Testing of knowledge or skills
- Recognition from the community

Question 5

Examples of rites of passage

Answer 5

• Bar/t mitzvah
• Confirmation
• Quincinera
• Prom

Question 6

What makes a person an adult?

Answer 6

• Changes or transitioning to a different role
  Assuming occupation
  Pair-bonding/close and committed relationship
  Parenthood
• Increase or difference in responsibilities
  Self-regulation
  Financial independence
  Consequences of decisions

Question 7

What are some cultural variation in terms of roles and responsibilities?

Answer 7

• To get married
• When to have children and how many
• What occupation you can strive for
• Limits on education
• Military services
• Take care of your family or only yourself?