What Is the Criteria for Being an Adult?

What actually defines adulthood? Is it age, maturity or a combination of both? There are different views worldwide on what being an adult actually means. In the blog marc & angel, Marc Chernoff successfully sums up 20 characteristics of being a true adult.

For the sake of length and time I will only list 10 out of Chernoff's 20 characteristics.
1. Realizing that maturity is an ongoing process, not a state, and continuously striving for self improvement.
3. Has the ability to listen to and evaluate the viewpoints of others.
5. Accepts the fact that you can't always win, and learns from mistakes instead of whining about the outcome.
7. Is able to differentiate between rational decision making and emotional impulse.
9. Capable of managing temper and anger.
10. Keeps others feelings in mind and limits selfishness.
14. Takes ownership and responsibility of personal actions.
16. Able to see the various shades of grey between the extremes of black and white in every situation.
17. Accepts negative feedback as a tool for self improvement.
 20. Understanding that open communication is the key for progression.

I picked these 10 characteristics because I truly feel that they are good traits to have and to practice. Though the definition of an adult may vary; maturity is definitely one of the most important factors. I honestly can't disagree with any of Chernoff's characteristics. However, I am sure that there are more traits that "define" a true adult.



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