Do you consider 14 an adult?

Answer 1

Not really. It depends on your definition of adult. My 90 year old Grandmother says that she feels like a 16 year old inside! I have friends who had babies very young (16) and they really grew up quickly, but some parts of them are still quite immature. I think a part of our confusion is that we don't really have rites of passage anymore in Western society, tests that help us transition into the next stage of our lives, as witnessed and supported by our communities. At 14 I thought I was an adult, but in retrospect I was such a typical angsty pubescent girl, longing for the freedoms I imagined that adulthood would bring. I think that maturity and adulthood come as a reward (or punishment?) for all the challenges we overcome as we age.

Answer 2

Suppose it depends on the 14 year old. I sure was not an adult at 14 and i know a few that dont seem "grown up".

In general i would say no.

Answer 3

No, not at all. 14 is only the 2nd year into being a teenager. Generally, you won't be considered a real adult until "teen" has dropped from your title. And seeing as you can't even drive or give sexual consent by law right now, I would definatley say NO.

Answer 4

i think an 14 year old is consider as a young adult due to how much they know each other meantallly and responsability.

Answer 5

Depends on the maturity. Is this about your "friend" who is having trouble proving to his parents about being an adult? *hint, hint, wink, wink.*

Answer 6

No, 14 is adolescence and early adolescence at that.

Answer 7

I used to, but in hindsight, that's just a squid...i mean kid.

Answer 8

No