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Sep 26

How to Be a Young Adult

Phychology of a teenager. Add comments

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Take responsibility for your actions. If you mess up, don't lie about it or pass on the blame to someone else. Admit your mistake, apologize, and ask what you can do to correct the situation and/or make things right. Remember what happened so you don't make the same mistake again.
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Get a job or work towards getting one (Education). Have a plan so your parents don't support you indefinitely.
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When you get a job, be grateful for it, work hard, follow the rules of the company as best you can, and don't whine or complain about your duties, treatment, or pay.
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Accept the fact that most adults actually might know what they are talking about – and you can even learn something from the ones who don't.
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Get mentors. Make friends with responsible adults (not necessarily family members) who are older than you. Ask for their advice on things — and listen to the advice you're given.
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Think about where you want your life to be in five years (university education, high-paying job, spouse, condo, nice car, etc.). Write it down. Then make a plan about how you will get there.
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Start saving money if you haven't yet. Putting part of your paycheck into your savings account is going to be useful down the road when you want a house or car.
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Begin building a credit history. Get a gas station credit card or take out a loan. Make your payments on time, and it will be easier to get approval for large purchases in a few years.
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Know that you cannot control other people so try not to think too much or care about what others (especially strangers) think of you.
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Respect your parents (or your guardian). They are the people who will be there most likely when you need help.