what are the difficulties or benefits of becoming an adult? explain at lest 3 examples?
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difficulties: additional responsibilties, taxes, and working\nBenefits: freedom, the power to effectively make a difference, greater respect from other adults\n(somehow benefits was harder for me to answer:-P)
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It would be tough, but I think that someone is your position can get it done. I would petition the courts for an advocate, per diem. They can help you get it done. Good luck and you sound very well on your way to becoming a wonderful adult.
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AS human beings we need to learn that when we reach adulthood we can either become adults or still remain dependant on someone or something else to make decisions for us. People have to find strength within themselves as  grown human beings and not rely on others to dictate where your life ought to be headed or how your life ought to be managed. If we cant do this as people, then becoming an adult is MEANINGLESS and you'll always be lost waiting for someone or something else to take the responsibility  for your decisions or lack thereof. Oh and as a side note, you may be interested in knowing that "christian" has a relation to the word cretin-  cre·tin Pronunciation (krtn)\nn.\n1. A person afflicted with cretinism.\n2. Slang An idiot.\n[French crétin, from French dialectal, deformed and mentally retarded person found in certain Alpine valleys, from Vulgar Latin *christinus, Christian, human being, poor fellow, from Latin Chrstinus, Christian; see Christian.]
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The benefits....growing together as a family and FREEDOM!  Those are the biggest benefits for me and my family.  The freedom to learn as we see fit, the freedom to learn and explore what we FEEL like learning and exploring, the freedom to spend all day at the beach regardless of whether or not we are some type of schoolish "vacation".  \n\nWho needs recess when you can go outside all day, swim in your pool, walk, run, go to the park, etc. for much longer than at school?  \n\nAs far as friends, home educated children make them in their neighborhoods, extra curricular activities, and groups.  \n\nAs far as team effort...um, a family  IS a team and how silly for anyone to try and say that school is the only place where "team" work happens, what a crock.   When siblings work on something together or a child works with their parent on something that IS team work, and when home educated children get with their friends and do projects or are on a sports team...that IS teamwork.\n\nSocially?  I love the socializing that happens via home education and that is another awesome benefit of home schooling.  You are not stuck in an artificial setting with 30 peers 5 days a week, ONLY in school settings does that happen.  Outside of school people of all ages intermingle and socialize and converse with one another, share their knowledge, etc.  Even in a stuffy ole office building you more than likely will not find people of all the same age working together.  You can meet interesting people in your community, at the library, stores, at the Bus Stop, volunteering, etc...so awesome.  The world is so much bigger than the classroom, and how many people do you "meet" in school anyway?  Unless there is a new child or you are a new student you've already made a decision as to who you are going to hang with.  That is why many home schoolers are seen as odd, it really isn't an issue, so they aren't used to the situation and it is new and uncomfortable, so what?  Most fit in after awhile, same as a small town boy/girl making the move to the big city...some only take a bit of time to adjust, some may take longer but eventually you begin to feel comfortable and fit in.  \n\nSetbacks?  They may not know how to raise their hand to ask how to go potty...oh, but that doesn't happen outside of school, except perhaps in the military.  Standing in line?  Nope, they do just fine, as many are accustomed to standing in line at the store, bank, movies, etc. with their parents.  Taking instructions from other adults?  Most home educated children I know do something outside of the home that requires taking directions from other adults so no, they are fine there too.\n\nIgnorant people making bias and rash judgements on a group of people who are different than them...that is the biggest setback.  Having to defend your reasons for home educating to a bunch of ignorant people making generalizations based on opinions only or perhaps a couple of bad run ins.\n\nSometimes we get under each others skin, but that is normal for most families.  Sometimes it is hard to think of new and fun things to do and be creative.    However, I certainly wouldn't call those setbacks.
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OMG.\n\nPlease.  Probably 80% of the people you think are doing it aren't.  They just say they are because they're scared something's wrong with them.  Like you.  \n\nIt's the kids pretending to be adults that have something wrong with them.  Physically and emotionally they're nowhere near prepared to be an adult.  \n\nSex is about being an adult.  You will have relationships.  You will have sex.  You will have a significant other, who will tear your heart in two and rend your soul from your being, and you will be in immense pain and eventually you will love again and wonder what the hell you were so torn up about.  And then it will happen all over again.\n\nSo wait until you have a few more years of life ahead of you before you go through that experience.  Don't rush it - you need those years to prepare yourself, and even then the emotions are overwhelming.  Enjoy being a kid and realize you'll be getting all the tail you want in college.
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Because you're on your way to becoming an adult and that requires some difficulty, otherwise you'd stay a kid your whole life.\n\nAs for your homework, do the easy homework you know you can get done first.  Then work on the stuff that needs to get done the soonest.  Then do the rest.
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Adult children cling to home\n\nThe saying is actually referring to the fact that it is difficult for a child who has become an adult to cut the ties to his parents and leave home.
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You can find benefits here.\n\nhttp://www.mybenefitsplus.com/40374893
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Reasons:  A more educated society is generally thought to be a good thing.  \n\nProblems:  Adults have jobs (usually) that compete for time. Many have second language issues, learning disabilities, low self esteem, and a less flexible learning curve.\n\nSolutions:  One on one interaction.  Curriculum and materials based on and designed for adult interests.  Counseling and job placement services.
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Not knowing your particular situation, I can share my experiences with moving and hope there will be some relevance.  My father was in the military and we moved every on an average of every 2-3 years.  It was difficult to leave friends and start over again.  That being said, now that I am an adult, I can see the positives that being a part of a military family has had on me.  I am much more open to any sort of change (which is so incredibly important in the workplace, you would be amazed at the number of people that freak out when any little changes are introduced and how long it takes them to acclimate) and I have been places and seen things that others that live where I do now will never do.  Although moving is hard now, there will be some positives that will come out of it, and now with internet, keeping in touch with friends is easier than ever.
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pros - life experience\n\ncons - difficulty in getting job
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The Government has created a portal to help individuals who need benefits because of life events. Visit http://www.govbenefits.gov\n\nUse the drop down button\nDO YOU NEED BENEFITS BECAUSE OF A LIFE EVENT?\nChoose the life situation best applicable to you and then see if you qualify for the available government assistance.\n\nForget grant money - there's hardly any money for individuals. Go to the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) http://www.cfda.gov and Grants.gov http://www.grants.gov - these are two sites created by the federal government to provide transparency and information on grants. But you'd be hard pressed to find any grant that would support individuals.
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I'm not necessarily older (28) but time and circumstances have wisened me... The main thing I would say may not qualify as a needed experience, but will result in uneeded experiences if not heeded (know from experience) is : Independence. you should NEVER be dependent on a person - wether it's for money, transportation or anything else. Sometimes everyone needs help, but to be completely dependent on someone for necessities in life is sure fire way to have trouble
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* Credit\n* Understanding Real Estate Transacitons\n* Personal Income Tax Preparation\n* Understanding Heathcare Insurance and Billing\n* How to save for retirement. \n\nThese are critical. You are pretty much screwed if you don't have a good grasp on these.
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Missouri statute defines an adult as a person 17 years of age or older. So there, you can move out of your parents' house now.
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I don't know about Canada, but in the USA they have to be 18 to be considered an adult, able to sign contracts for themselves.
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-Losing all that child-like, positive imagination, those lofty ambitions.\n-Losing the glorious feeling of getting your hands on a new comic book, and poring through the book page by page.\n-Not being able to sit back and feel the simplicity of life as a child, now you've got to let go of that and move into adult life.\n-Realising that you're slowly losing your innocence year by year and you can never get that child-like innocence back.\n-Working, having your life lived by yourself, and with no or little help with your parents.\n-Living with the fact that your parents are getting older and older - you're reminded of the fragility of life, and how precious your loved ones are.\n\n\nJenova\n(d.yuffie@gmail.com)