The Millennial Generation
Today’s 20-somethings are often called “millennials.” They grew up around the time of the millennium in the year 2000.
Like other generations, millennials share some things in common. Millennials are staying in school longer and getting married later — the average age is almost 27 for women and almost 29 for men.
Some millennials lack full-time jobs, and many are living at home or getting financial help from their parents.
Are these adults?
The law says yes. In the United States and many other countries, 18 is the “age of majority.” This means people are considered old enough to be held legally responsible for their actions.
But societies usually have their own definitions of adulthood, their own expectations for what being an adult means. The United Nations defines adulthood as a period of independence and, at the same time, responsibility to a community.
Delayed Adults? Or Emerging Adults
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Journalists and researchers have been looking for new ways to describe the changes in the lives of the millennial generation. Some say today’s 20-somethings are living an “extended adolescence.” In other words, they are still like teenagers.
Others say they are having a “delayed adulthood.”
The term “boomerang kids” is popular. That means young people leave their parents’ house but, like a boomerang thrown through the air, later return.
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