HDFS 363 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: John Bowlby, Nintendo Ds Homebrew, Parenting
30 Oct 2014
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A life period which is typically characterized by an ongoing exploration of, and experimentation with possible life directions (ideas from dr. jeffrey. Young people have left the dependency of childhood and adolescence, but have not entered the enduring responsibilities of adulthood. In the past, criteria for adulthood were : events such as marriage, child-bearing, important responsibilities to provide, protect, and procreate - duties towards others. 3 current criteria for adulthood - in the united states: accepting one"s responsibility, make independent decisions, become financially independent. Demographic distinctions: age of marriage is now 25 for women, 27 for men. In the past, it used to be much earlier - 20 for women and 25 for men. In addition, more young people are going to college before starting work. (from 16% in the past, to over 60% today in the us go to some education beyond high school. )
