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Old 05-17-2003, 07:39 PM   #2
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Kind of on topic ... last week over a couple of days on various talk radio programs discussions focused on some study which came up with the result that in today's America, the onset of "adulthood" is at around age 26.

I think part of the problems that we are discusing here results from this artificial extension of childhood, as well as the likelihood that parents are more likely to attempt to shield thier offspring from the consequences of their behavior — I've seen several children of the rich and powerful ending up in our hospital because of dealmaking with the local PD to avoid some VERY serious charges (aggravated assault and attempted murder to name two).

The educational system prepares kids (just barely) to go to college, rarely to be able to take on adult responsibilities at the age of 18, which is when the law allows them to do so.
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