concept   adult
culture   United States
statement   In the United States, legal adulthood begins at 18, with individuals being responsible for their actions and expected to achieve financial independence.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 adult United States Legally responsible for their actions at 18 years old 1
2 adult United States Considered legally responsible for their actions and able to vote and drink alcohol at 18 years old 1
3 adult United States Legal adulthood at 18 years old, considered responsible for own actions, expected to be financially independent from parents 1
4 adult United States Legally defined as 18 years or older 1
5 adults US Expected to be financially independent and have own household by a certain age 1
6 adults United States Expected to live independently and make their own decisions. 1
7 human adult United States Considered as a legal adult at 18 years old 1
8 human adult United States Expected to live independently and make their own decisions. 1
9 human adult United States Expected to be financially independent and live separately from parents 1
10 human adult United States Legally considered an adult at 18 years old 1
11 older adults United States Older adults are often respected and valued for their wisdom and experience. 1
12 older adults United States Older adults may often live independently or in retirement communities, with emphasis placed on personal autonomy and individual lifestyle choices. 1