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When Do Kids Become Adults?
Drinking age: 18 (not strict)
Driving age: 18
Drinking age: 16 for most drinks
Driving age: 18 but 21 for rental cars
Ages for driving and drinking around the world are based on culture and societies. Ages differ from country to country.
For those who leave home after high school:
- You are independent
- You make your own decisions
- Parents are not around all the time
- Feel autonomous
- Most brain regions are mature
- No longer minors
- Have had a year of experience making decisions
Why 19?
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Autonomy
Maturity in Other Countries
Definition: independent and not controlled by outside forces
Canada
To be an adult you must feel autonomous
You should make your own decisions
Parents should not micromanage
Germany
Drinking age: 18-19 years old
Driving age: 18-19 years old
China
Maturity and Your Brain
- a 16-year old's brain is much less mature than a brain a little older
- the logic regions of the brain are generally mature by 16-years old
- some brain regions do not fully mature until mid-20's
What is an adult?
Someone who...
- can make decisions for themselves
- does not rely on parents' support
- feels autonomous
When Do Kids Become Adults?
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I believe people become adults when they are 19 years old.
Beatrice Griebel