So, when are we really grown up?
University of Chicago survey says adulthood begins at age 26CHICAGO (AP)—The law may imply that you’re a grown-up when you’re old enough to vote, serve in the military or drink legally. But most Americans really think adulthood begins at age 26, according to a new study from the University of Chicago. The study said most people don’t consider a person grown up until they finish school, get a full-time job and start raising a family.
Full story here. Well, I guess this is somewhat true for me, but only because I happened to have a new job coincide with my twenty-sixth birthday. So unlike some other less eventful birthdays when I haven’t felt any different, this time, I actually do feel a bit older. But as for getting married and buying a house, yikes. I agree with one of the interviewees in the article, who’s much more “come what may” about it: “I don’t think those factors are important in defining yourself as an adult… There’s more of an attitude that ‘It’ll happen when it happens.’” Exactly.
Thanks to Tom G. for the link. And regarding this entry’s title: please tell me you’ve all seen Swingers. The scene in the diner?
At least your title wasn’t a typo, or I’d have said something…
P.S. I don’t think your comments like me… :(
Jeff, here’s one of my stock lines you’re welcome to use in the event it comes in handy. When a birthday rolls around and someone asks me, “What’s it feel like to be [age]?”
I look them straight in the eye and say slowly and deliberately, “It’s … about … time”.
Shuts ‘em right up, usually.
cheers,
- tomg
You’re so money, baby!
(okay, someone HAD to go there.)