What Is It About 20-Somethings?

   20-somethings are taking longer to reach adulthood these days mostly due to a fear and lack of responsibility. It may also be due to some parental mistakes such as not helping their children make life goals early on. Those in their 20s may just not be ready to have the perfect job that would sustain them for life. They're not emotionally and mentally ready to make and support a family especially during hard economic times where neither homes nor jobs are guaranteed. So why be in a rush to reach adulthood? The economy is definitely a reason why people in their 20s are frustrated about adulthood. Not only are there not enough jobs but even those with jobs don't get paid enough to keep them independent; plus prices are too high. They may need a better economy to assist them on their journey to adulthood. Many 20-somethings also do not know what they want to do with their lives at their age, even after they graduate and that just extends the time for them to have a real and stable job. They not only have no career options but are also not motivated to search for one. This may be due to laziness which is present among most if not all people in their 20's. Parents may not have encouraged them to make life choices from an early age; instead they may have made decisions for them whether it be school or job related. Therefore, they get used to relying on their parents to support them because it's just much easier that way. So, their process into adulthood is delayed. Many 20-somethings just need a longer time to discover what their potential is or if they have any potential at all in anything. Their minds aren't occupied with getting into adulthood quickly but with all the disadvantages(such as debt) and responsibilities of adulthood that they haven't been raised to endure.