1. Emerging Adulthood
Adulthood – period of life that follows adolescence and last until death

2. Adulthood in Western Society
Definitions vary
Age of majority in Canada at 18
Entering adulthood is mostly viewed as a transition and not an event
Many Canadians feel they are an adult at 20, but the boundaries for entering adulthood range from age18 to 34

3. Adulthood in Earlier Societies
Primitive human societies expected their young to be independent when they became sexually mature
Some hunting and gathering societies based their definition of adulthood on the number of calories a person could contribute

4. Transition to Adulthood in Earlier Times
Pre-industry – no adolescence existed – children worked at a very young age and were expected to take on adult roles
Industrialization – Fathers took children to work with them in factories
Development of Schooling – in the late 19th century, schools were established to educate all children and child labour was abolished. At this time adolescence became a transition period between childhood and adulthood.

5. Leaving Home
For adults born in – 54% of men and 65% of women left home by age 24
76% and 86% of baby boomers had left home by this age
By 2001, adults left home 5 years later than in 1971
1981 – 5% of 30 year olds still lived at home
1996 – 22% of 30 year olds still lived at home
Now…???

6. The Decision to Leave Home
Young adults leave home later than they and their parents thought they would
Young people enjoy the security of living while they finish school
Parents enjoy the companionship of their children
Comfortable home environment
Leaving home occurs earlier when there is conflict in the home
Children of divorced families are more likely to leave home earlier
Women leave home earlier than men

7. Failure to Launch?
In the 1990s, the trend of staying at home longer was seen as a failure
Boomerang Children – left home for school and moved back home
Is society failing to prepare young people?
Is an increased lifespan allowing for a leisurely transition?

8. What are your goals in adulthood?
What are your personal short-term goals?
What are your long-term goals?
What types of skills will you need to achieve them?
What kinds of knowledge do you need to achieve them?
(Curriculum expectation, B1.2 from HIP4O)