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What is the age of responsibility?

So, way back when, when you were eighteen, you were expected to not mooch off your parents and start to have a life of your own. Then it went to 21, which meant out of college. I can see that.

Now there are people living at home or having their parents pay their rent at 25.

My question is two-fold: What is the age of responsibility and why is it growing ever higher?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Legally? it differs from region to region.... But when it comes to people living home at 25.. that is usually lazy kids and lazy parents... at 25 there is normally no reason for someone to not have a job and be supporting themselves... and the parents are enabling the person to be that way... I am 28... I have supported myself since 17 by workin full time and finished highschool.... a little ambition goes a long way...

  • 1 decade ago

    I think it varies according to each person. Being 18 simply means that they can vote and if they commit a crime you (as the parent) are not legally responsible for them, also it means that they can legally enter into a binding contract. Now the age of responsibility varies. There are 40 y/o that are not responsible. Some children will have you waiting that long before they show the least little sign that they are responsible. I don't think I will look for a particular age with my children, I will constantly convey to them the importance of being responsible adults and offer assistance when needed, but I dont see myself being a crutch to a 25 y/o.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    in my opinion people are responsible by the age of 13. But according to law its 18 before they can move out. So probly 18. Its growing higher because parents are letting thier children do what they want. Thier spoiling them with money and they shouldnt be doing that.

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    1 decade ago

    My grandmother gave me a lecture when I turned 21 about how I'm an adult now and I have to answer for my actions. I'm not sure why it is going up. 10 is the age of accountability in my religion and in my husband's culture.

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  • 1 decade ago

    ppl are lazy and cheap i say about 23 the time to kick your kids out especially if they are not wanting to try to get out

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    uhhh 20.

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