Elements Of Transition To Adulthood

This reference highlights the essential elements of the transition to adulthood. Society pays a close attention to the age such as 18 since it is a reasonable age where one would be more mature and responsible with a different task. Especially, with an age range of 18- 21, since it is associated with legal norms such as voting, drinking, and other actions. The daily routines and transitions one comes in contact with make an impact as you develop an understanding that you are performing adult activities. “It is not surprising, then, that young people associate adulthood with age and easily provide specific ages at which they began to feel adult.” (Waters, M. C. 2011, Ch. 5) My transitions of feeling like an adult were activities such as paying

my bills, working and moving out by the age of seventeen. “Positive social sanctions come to young people who stay “on track,” while negative social sanctions come to young people who stray too far from the expected course.” (Waters, M. C. 2011, Ch. 5) Many known individuals expected me to move out and do something with my life. They would say for instance, “I always knew you would be the one to head to college.” Others include, “You are not an adult to make your own decisions – Act your age.”
This document introduces three different types of models towards moving into adulthood; upward slopes, turning points and cycle. The Slope is about “adult moments” things kids don’t do. The Turning points are thinking of yourself in a different way when you have established parenting or marriage. The Cycle is like already being married but giving it more time to settle in. Three different models suggest the development of adulthood basically stating that it is all about experiences and feelings.