“It’s traditionally said that the age of 21 is the cusp of adulthood. But now Australian researchers have found that the 30th birthday is regarded by most young people as their ‘changeover’ year. The landmark 21st is now seen as a time to have a great party – before keeping the fun going for at least the next nine years. No longer is the age of 21 regarded as the end of childhood, as it has been for decades, according to a study conducted by researchers at Melbourne’s Brotherhood of St Laurence charity. The study, carried out from the time babies were born in two Melbourne suburbs in 1990, found that only 38 per cent of them believed they had reached maturity by the age of 21. Another 13 per cent were adamant that they were not adults when their 21st birthday came around. The remaining 49 per cent couldn’t decide.” w/ photos
