Issues in emerging adulthood Unit 2

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Clocks

Chronological Clock

Defines adulthood in terms of number of years since birth

Reflects age

Biological Clock

How our bodies change (getting taller)

Reflects physical changes as we grow

Psychological Clock

Reflects how brain is developing

How we psychologically grow as people

Social Clock

Our social changes for example getting married, moving out

Reflects society’s “timetable” of expectations for us

History

21st century

Individuals are more emotionally and financially tied to parents

20th century

School was mandatory until 16 years old

School became more important for success

Labor law came no more kids in factories

Industrialization (Late 19th century)

Employment low

Children married younger and left home

There were more ways to earn income other then farming. Children didn't have to be sent away to earn money

Pre-industrialization (Pre 1850)

Families had lots of children so that children would work

Because of high newborn child mortality (high passing rate before age of 20), guardians were exhorted not to get attached to kids. Passionate relationship to guardians was non-existent

Definition of adulthood

Meeting the maximum growth and maturity

Biologically, an adult is an organism that has reached sexual maturity. In human context, the term adult additionally has meanings associated with social and legal concepts.

Developmental tasks of early adulthood

Getting a home

Having a family

Finding love

Becoming independent from family

Getting a stable job

Additional training and schooling

Finishing school

Definition of emerging adulthood

Is a transition that begins in adolescence and continues to adulthood

Challenges of emerging adulthood

Its a big change going into adulthood. Most people aren't ready for it.

Cultural changes have resulted in a new life stage between adolescence

You became an adult when you (1) finished school, (2) got a job, (3) married, and (4) had children. Those are all big steps.

Debt

Student debt

For example, after three years of post-secondary schooling in Nova Scotia, Verge graduated in 2008 with about $25,000 of debt. But in 5 years she was only able to pay about 2,000 back.

Most adults are still paying off college fees and debt of when their way older