When does one become an adult?

Yes, obviously when you turn 18, you’re legally an adult and are now allowed to vote and get pretty much any job you want. But, when do we actually become an adult? What age does our brain flip a switch and tell us to stop being a child?

Whenever we turn 18, for most people, that doesn’t mean they stop acting like a teenager and start acting like an adult. Most adults, for example, don’t usually go clubbing on a weekly basis. But when you’re 18, you aren’t 21 which puts you in something of an age limbo as you aren’t quite old enough to be able to do everything an adult can.

For many people, the first time they ever experience something, is in their early 20’s. So how can one claim that they’re an adult, when they’re still exploring and having fun with new things.

Though some might not agree with this, my point is that there is no set definition of an adult besides turning 18. There is no set moment in one’s life when we transform from a child to an adult. In my eyes, being an adult comes with experience, wisdom, and knowledge. All of these things take time to build. 

Though not everyone agrees with this, I know for a fact that I’m not going to be an adult when I turn 18.