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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Some of the class of 2023 is still 17--so for them, I agree with you.
18 year olds are adults.   Your opinion doesn't matter, it is a legal definition.  [/quote]

+1 Parents cannot talk to their 18YO offspring's doctor or have access to their grades unless the young adult grants access in a legal document.[/quote]

DP. Regardless of the legal definition, parents should be aware of their kids' capacity to manage the responsibilities of adulthood. That capacity varies, depending on a number of factors - maturity, experiences, parenting, etc.

I have boy-girl twins who are both 17.  I have every confidence that my DD can manage her life on her own or come to me for support if she needs it. My son, on the other hand, is nowhere near the level of maturity necessary to become a responsible adult. He will require oversight for much longer, as he is far less mature and is a different person than his sister (ADHD).

I will say that obtaining and holding down a job is important, and I wish I had pushed my kids more to get jobs. I didn't push mine because I was working in a demanding and stressful job, and my DH has little flexibility, so getting them to work felt overwhelming, if not impossible.

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