Discontinuous

The transition from being a teen to an adult is very odd and awkward. There isn't really much time to adjust because technically, according to the law, once you're 18 you're an adult. Yet, many 17 year olds don't feel ready to tackle all of the responsibilities an adult takes on. The time it takes for an individual to be completely independent is usually a long process, although it does vary from person to person. I feel like the transition one goes through from being a Senior in high school to a Freshman in College is huge. In high school there's much more restraint and in college there's so much more freedom and independence. But, there's only a few months for this transition to occur. Many high schoolers or teens are looked down upon as being inadequate or irresponsible. Many college students are given a lot more respect and responsibility but the age difference is not big. Once one graduates from college they are still dependent on their parents. I don't think one becomes completely independent until later in life. The way America has  discontinuous culture is a key aspect in this. This makes it difficult for teens to find their place in where they stand. Other cultures have a culture where once one becomes mature, they're allowed to handle a lot more, but they do it when they're ready. When we were talking about the discontinuous culture of America, I saw how that rang true to today's situations.