What Does It Mean to Make the Transition to Adulthood? “I don’t want to be an adult,” “I don’t know how to adult,” and “I can’t handle adulting” are all common feelings among this age group. In 2022, with young adults suffering from high levels of depression, anxiety, collective trauma, and languishing, it’s natural for them to feel that they’re not prepared for adulthood. They still don’t feel like an adult: They’re not ready to make adult decisions, take care of their own practical needs, or support themselves financially. Plenty (maybe most) young people don’t feel ready to be an adult at 21. Just because a person has circled the sun a certain number of times doesn’t mean that they’re suddenly gifted with new levels of wisdom and clarity. It’s no wonder that young people are struggling with adulthood. A Pew Research Center survey conducted in late 2021 found that more than 70 percent of Americans think young adults today have a harder time than their parents’ generation when it comes to saving money, paying for college, and buying a home. It’s not just young people themselves who recognize the challenges of emerging adulthood. For some young people, that can bring up an intense fear of adulting. In the United States, turning 21 not only grants young people permission to legally drink and smoke, it also marks the official transition to adulthood, and all the responsibilities and expectations that go along with that. Turning 21 can feel like crossing a line in the sand between adolescence and adulthood. Fear of Adulting: I’m 21 But I Still Don’t Feel Like an Adult Reading Time: 7 minutes
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