Failure to Launch
9 Important Life Skills for Young Adults Struggling with Failure to Launch
For many young adults, the transition to adulthood can feel like stepping into an unknown world without a map. You might question your ability to manage responsibilities, make decisions, or even navigate social and academic challenges without the help of your parents. This uncertainty and lack of confidence can lead to feelings of anxiety, low…
Read MoreThe Fear of Growing Up: Why Are Young Adults Scared of Adulting?
In 2016, the term ‘adulting’ earned a spot on the Oxford Dictionary’s Word of the Year Shortlist as more young adults began using it to describe taking on adult responsibilities. For the parents of today’s young adult children, these tasks were simply a natural part of life. Now, younger generations often talk about adulting as…
Read MoreFrom Adolescence to Adulthood: How to Become Financially Independent from Your Parents
Financial independence is one of the primary markers used to designate between adolescence and adulthood. By most American standards the average young adult should be financially independent of their parents by age 22, or about the age you are expected to finish college. However, only about 24 percent of young adults are actually financially independent…
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