Stichwortsammlung Erwachsen Bearbeiten
- erwachsen ist man mit Erreichen
- eines bestimmten Lebensalters
- einer bestimmten körperlichen, geistigen und psychischen Reife
- Erwachsene haben im Vergleich mit Jugendlichen mehr Rechte und Pflichten (Autofahren, Alkoholkonsum, Rauchen, Wahlrecht, Heirat)
Keyword Collection: Adult, Adulthood Bearbeiten
- grown man or woman; mature person (biology, psychological adult development, personal character)
- plant or animal that has reached full growth (biology)
- one who is legally of age - opposed to minor (law)
- being adult means
- responsibility for yourself and your actions in a material and mental way
- to take the consequences
- to be able to deal with the physical, mental and emotional challenges of life
- mental and emotional maturity
- being material independent (more or less)
- taking up certain tasks like working, caring for others etc.
- many cultures have a ceremonial transition to adulthood
- society defines what it considers an adult
- socially accepted behaviour
- some people never become adult (boys don't grow up, only the toys get a little more expensive)
Questions Bearbeiten
- What would be your personal definition of being adult?
- Is there a moment in life when you can say: Now I am adult. - And when would that be?
- What about differences between
- cultures?
- sexes?
- Do you consider yourself being adult?