twentyhood.

30 is the new 20

Tue 12 Jun 2007 – 11.48

30 is the new 20

We knew this, right?

Psychology Today, the website that I never visit, but always seem to be reading, has posted another lengthy article about how childhood in America is being extended further and further into one’s 20s. In fact, Psychologist Robert Epstein says:

The trend started a hundred years ago and now extends childhood well into the 20s. The age at which Americans reach adulthood is increasing—30 is the new 20—and most Americans now believe a person isn’t an adult until age 26

The interview is actually quite interesting, especially if you are feeling a bit disturbed by the fact that people now classify you as an adult. The whole point of this blog/podcast is to discuss these issues, so what do you think of a statement like this:

Imagine what it would feel like—or think back to what it felt like—when your body and mind are telling you you’re an adult while the adults around you keep insisting you’re a child. This infantilization makes many young people angry or depressed, with their distress carrying over into their families and contributing to our high divorce rate. It’s hard to keep a marriage together when there is constant conflict with teens.

Deep stuff.

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posted by Scott in careers, life.