is 22 a lot older then 17 in terms of life?

Question

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Answer 1

i say yes because in that 5 year span, there are a great variety of experiences that can happen to change or affect ones life. For example, college.. a 22 year old could be finishing up their bachelors while the 17 year old is just starting or not even. And we all know it, college is a big.. and i mean a BIG experience, a big step in life.
A 17 year old may just be finishing high school and they still have that whole highschool click thing in their head. Certain people are cooler then these, people hanging out in their little groups, life is still a popularity contest to them. It's childish.
A 22 year old should and possibly will know better by now. Just the way the two different ages interact with each other are going to be totally different. I'm not saying that this applies to all 17 and 22 year olds, but it's probably a good majority.
There's just so much one can accomplish between 17 and 22. What one does in that time can determine whether they're saying "would you like fries with that?" or sipping on martinis on a yacht for the rest of their life.

Answer 2

For me personally yes, I have graduated high school, had a child gotten married .. been through a lot of other things (sorry TO personal to mention). I have grown in my experiences and become a more mature knowledgeable person. I was a lot different then what I was at 17. At 24 I am different from when I was 22. You grow and change all the time.

Honestly I believe that it is not the age but the life lived in those years. A 17 year old who has had no life experiences or lessons may not have grown in maturity. Not having anything to learn from you have nothing to grow from and a big part of being mature is learning/growing from life (hard way or not).

So again it is the person not the age.

Answer 3

I believe that in most instances, yes.

At 22, you will have experienced more things and might have the freedom to experience more...

At 17, you are sheltered (if you're lucky) from a lot of the things that await a new adult (18-24).

Intellectually, it really depends on the individual. Some 17 year olds can be quite intelligent and very responsible. Even moreso than some adults.

However, speaking generally, there is a huge difference in being 22 and being 17.

An individual is unable to make adult-like decisions (at least legally) until they've reached the age of maturity (18).

At 22, you would more than likely be out in the world making definitive decisions about your career, schooling, love-life...etc.

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Answer 4

Wow, if I knew at 17 what I knew at 22, that would've saved me a lot of headaches! It may only be a 5 year difference but I think I learned more in those 5 years than in most of my life. You're leaving the teenage years behind. You graduate high school, possibly college. They're years of growth and opportunity. Anyone who says 22 is no older is probably living under a rock, didn't finish high school or attend college.

Answer 5

Personally , I think this is an individual thing. Generally speaking a 22 year old is taking on more responsibility and becoming a little more mature and independent BUT ... then again I've seen 16 year old kids that are more mature than some people at 30 so who's to say?! : )

Answer 6

Yes beacuse a lot of things happen between the 5 years there and especially if the 22 yr old is in college because college is an open gateway for experiences.

Answer 7

No. It was my experience,(looking back 30 years), that 22 is just as immature as 17.

Answer 8

It's a very significant few years. The same age difference 5 years later in life for both of you would hardly register.

Answer 9

Yes

Answer 10

Yes, it's two different life stages. The amount of years isn't that major, but the things you have been through and are going though at those two ages are completely and utterly different.