By Katlego Sekhu
There has always been a debate about when does someone actually become an adult
Do you become an adult when you finish school, when you start working, move out of home, or when you have children?
Historically, becoming an adult has been characterized as becoming independent from others.
We grew up in households where we were told that should you be a parent, that’s it. You are an adult.
The “classic” sociological markers of what an adult does are fast-changing, like finishing school, leaving home, getting married, having children, and entering the workforce.
Today’s generation of adults are not getting married or having children, and they have chosen to begin their careers much later in life than the earlier generations.
“So when does one become an adult?” Asks Tbose on The Best T in the City.
Ollie says despite having several degrees, owning a car, and a place, his parents still see him as a kid. For example, they refuse to let him leave the house after a certain time. “I think it would be different if I had a wife and kids,” he adds.
Kutullo says it depends on the situation, for example, “a child heading a household automatically assumes the role of an adult.”
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