HIP4O: Lesson 1

Adolescents vs. Adults

What makes someone an Adolescent, and what makes someone an Adult?

What unique characteristics do each one have?Characteristics of Adolescents Characteristics of Adults

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*Question Prompts:What do they spend their money on?

What do they worry about?How would their day begin and end?

When comparing adolescents and adults, one is not necessarily better than the other – they each have positive aspects.

What benefits does each have?

Benefits of being an Adolescent Benefits of being an Adult

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One cannot gain the characteristics of an adult overnight, or when you reach a specific age.

In order for people to achieve independence as an adult, they need to set goals and strive for them to be successful.

As we know, not every adult is the same. Adults lead very different lives from one another based on their personalities, lifestyles, choices, careers, families

and many other factors.

You likely have unique goals for yourself as an independent adult, based on your interests and expectations for your future.

List 2 goals you have for your 20-year-old self (2 years into adaulthood)

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List 2 goals for your 25-year-old self (7 years into adulthood)

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List 2 goals for your 30-year-old self (12 years into adulthood)

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In Canada, the age of adulthood (also known as the age of majority) is either 18 or 19 depending on the province you are in. The age of majority in Ontario is 18.

Take a look at a map and a graph from “For First Time In 130 Years, More Young Adults Live With Parents Than With Partners” from NPR, May 2016.

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Homework:

What could be the cause of so many people living with their parents in adulthood? Brainstorm and research possible causes of this trend in North America and Europe.

To start your research:

http://globalnews.ca/news/3641743/more-than-one-third-of-young-canadian-adults-live-with-their-parents-2016-census/