Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Why Aren’t ‘Emerging Adults’ Emerging as Adults?

Do you think 20-somethings in Oz are also putting off adulthood? AlbertMohler.com – Why Aren’t ‘Emerging Adults’ Emerging as Adults?:
Consider this: In 1960, the vast majority of young adults had, by the time they reached 30, accomplished the five standard milestones used to measure adult status. These milestones include completing school, leaving home, getting married, having a child, and establishing financial independence. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, less than one-half of all young women reached these milestones by age 30 in 2000. Even more concerning — less than one third of all young men did.

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