Adults And Children Essay, Research Paper

Being an Adult

What does if mean to become an adult? There are many issues that could be

brought up and discussed when asked this question. However, only a few important

issues come to mind. For instance, with adulthood come many new responsibilities.

Furthermore, many will be initiating college, while others may be starting families,

beginning new jobs, or simply going through tribulations.

When we consider works such as From the House of Yemanja, by Audre

Lorde and Girl, by Jamaica Kincaid it is clear that writers not only write about

general concerns, but also about what affects them directly as they grow up.

For example, Audre Lorde s short poem From the House of Yemanja,

showcases a daughter that needs her mothers help in a desperate time of need.

However, her mother is not around to help relieve her pain. She has no brothers to

turn too and she doesn t get along with any of her sisters. It is sad to think about, but

there are many families that deal with this sort of problem day in and day out.

Adulthood is a major step in every ones life and it is important to remember that

having someone to talk too is very important.

The short story Girl, by Jamaica Kincaid is another work that describes the

troubles with becoming an adult. Throughout the story a young lady sits and listens

to her mother babble on and on about nothing. When the young lady tries to make a

comment or answer her mothers questions, her mother simply ignores her. For

instance, is it true that you sing benna in Sunday school?; always eat your food in

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such a way that it won t turn someone else s stomach; on Sundays try to walk like a

lady and not the slut you are so bent on becoming; don t sing benna in Sunday school;

you mustn t speak to wharf-rat boys, not even to give directions; don t eat fruits on

the street-flies will follow you; but I don t sing benna on Sundays at all and

never in Sunday school (Literature and Society 72).

Parents often ignore there kids when they are lecturing them because they

want to prove their points without being interrupted. Another reason is because they

won t be able to relate or connect to anything they have to say.

Besides dealing with parents young adults must decide whether to begin

college or go directly to work after high school.

Besides dealing with parents young adults must decide whether to begin

college or go directly to work after high school.

Jason Beard

English 104-10

Dr. Matuka

10/10/00

Paper # 3: Adulthood and Sense of Responsibility in the U.S. or Elsewhere

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want to prove their pointcan

Jason Beard

English 104-10

Dr. Matuka

10/10/00

Paper # 3: Adulthood and Sense of Responsibility in the U.S. or Elsewhere

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want to prove their pointcan t relateonnect to anything their child s However, it s very important that

parents either get help or learn to deal with problems such as these. If they don t

there child may rebel, which can often lead to additional problems in the future.

Besides dealing with parents young adults must decide whether to begin

college or go directly to work after high school. Those who choose to work tend to

start families earlier than those who go to college. These people not only have to

fulfill the role of being a good parent, they must provide food on the table and cloths

for their children. This takes a lot of hard work and dedication. This may be the

hardest part of ones young life, but it is well worth it in the long run. Beard 2

Although some may choose to work and start a family, many go to college as

well. An increasing number of people are selecting this route because college has

become more affordable due to financial aid and student loans. It s all up to the

individual to get the best education he or she can get. The more effort one puts in, the

better the education will be. One can make college easy or hard. It s all what you put

into it and how well you manage your time. Many people will be finding new friends

to hang out with. Some of these friends will most likely want to party all the time.

However, it s important to remember that school comes first and in order to succeed

you must prioritize your activities. This is what being an adult is all about. You must

act responsibly and do what it takes to prosper.

In conclusion, growing up is not easy. Being an adult means taking on neJason Beard

English 104-10

Dr. Matuka

10/10/00

Paper # 3: Adulthood and Sense of Responsibility in the U.S. or Elsewhere

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want to prove their pointcan t onnect to anything they However, it s very important that

parents either get help or learn to deal with problems such as these. If they don t their

child may rebel which can often lead to additional problems in the future.

Besides dealing with parents young adults must decide whether to begin

college or go directly to work after high school. Those who choose to work tend to

start families earlier than those who go to college. These people not only have to

fulfill the role of being a good parent, they must provide food on the table and cloths

for their children. This takes a lot of hard work and dedication. This may be the

hardest part of ones young life, but it is well worth it in the long run. Beard 2 Although some may choose to work and start a family, many go to college as

well. An increasing number of people are selecting this route because college has

become more affordable due to financial aid and student loans. It s all up to the

individual to get the best education he or she can get. The more effort one puts in, the

better the education will be. One can make college easy or hard. It s all what you put

into it and how well you manage your time. Many people will be finding new friends

to hang out with. Some of these friends will most likely want to party all the time.

However, it s important to remember that school comes first and in order to succeed

you must prioritize your activities. This is what being an adult is all about. You must

act responsibly and do what it takes to prosper.

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