Nowadays teens give so much importance to turning 18
although they already do stuff that they must be 18 to do. But what does
turning 18 mean?
You still live at your parents’ house because it is
much cheaper than living on your own. Even if you are off to the university
somewhere away from home, you have to report to your parents because they are
the ones who support you financially. They give you food, a rooftop over your
head, washed and ironed clothes- what else does a person want?You still need to tell your parents where and with
whom you are going to go out with because you live with them so you abide to
their rules. Besides, the city is a dangerous place, it doesn´t hurt to.
Drinking. Now there is something you can. I realize
that some teens already do this at a much younger age, but the difference is
that now you can do it without getting into trouble. You just need to remember
that if the people you are hanging around with are not 18 yet and they cause or
get into trouble, charges will be pressed against you; after all, you are the
one who is 18.
Driving. There is something else you can do; get your
driver´s license. But until you do so, no driving for you. Some teens are lucky
and they get a car for their 18th birthday, while others have to
wait until the family or he himself can afford to buy one.
Sex. You can start your sexual life as soon as you
feel you are ready for. If I may put my two cents in, share this desire with
your parents so that they can get the right kind of protection for you and
perhaps allow you to do it at home instead of in cheap places, which by the way
you can go to because you are 18.
Going to jail. Yes, this is something that
18-year-olds forget about. You can go to jail for things that you do or for
things that the minors in your group do. If you break the law, you need to
suffer the consequences. Here in Brazil, a minor goes to a correctional home
when he is under 18. But as soon as he turns 18, it is the slammer.
Choosing a career. Hold on now. Having to choose what
you want to do for the rest of your life can cause some suffering. You are only
18. How are you supposed to know which career you want to work in? There are
professionals that can help you by putting you through some tests. So you can
resort to those. You can also always choose a major and give it a try. if it
doesn´t work for you can always try something else later on.
In the end you should be happy at any age. For each
year there are discoveries and limitations, things that you can do and things
that you are not allowed doing. Whatever it may be, make the most of the time
that you have. Celebrate. Spend time with the ones you love. Stay off the
social networks. Just enjoy yourself no matter what it is that you are doing.
When you are 18, life is sweet.
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