Being an Adult

I used to think that I'd know I was an adult when I got married, bought a home and had children.
However, high house prices, and the desire to marry only when both partners have permanent,
secure jobs means that for many people these events now come later in their lives than they
might once have done. Just because at this point, I have none of the above, it doesn't mean that I
haven't grown up. In fact, the 2014 Clark Established Adult Poll found that people in my
generation now see financial independence and making our own decisions as the evidence that
we are grown-up.

Modern life gives those in their 20s more time to 'find themselves' before they settle down. This
is a period that is unknown in traditional societies, where people get married earlier. It has led to
some researchers labelling them the 'me generation'. They believe that this focus on the
individual is bad for democracy and for society. However, Erica Bourne, a social scientist, says
about contemporary young people 'It's true they are not as interested in politics, but all the data
shows that they are interested in social change and finding creative ways to make a difference.'

Select the correct answer.

The writer

1. started to think of herself as an adult when she got married.

2.doesn't think she will get married and have children.

3. thinks of herself as an adult despite not having children.

The social scientist, Erica Bourne, believes that young adults

1. are more selfish than they used to be.

2.still want to help others.

3.are often attracted to politics