&gt; What does it even mean to be an adult?<p>I think the easiest to define mark of adulthood come when you&#x27;re attempting to provide for yourself (and perhaps others). For many, college is essentially four years of an all-expenses paid vacation. This is hardly a time of maturity. It&#x27;s fun as anything for sure, but at this point most people are consuming from the world and contributing little back.<p>Kids who have to work (for more than just spending money) or who have to play a large part in taking care of their siblings seem to grow up faster.<p>This is admittedly a somewhat boring answer to the question, if anyone thinks they have a better version of what adulthood is, I&#x27;m interested in hearing it.