Understanding Modern Adulthood

What is one of the main concerns about adults today according to the transcript?

• They are getting married earlier.

• They are refusing to grow up.

• They are more financially independent.

• They are having more children.

According to Keith Hayward, what is a contributing factor to the perceived immaturity of young people?

• Economic downturns

• Technological advancements

• Western culture

• Eastern culture

What trend is observed in the age of first marriages in Britain?

• It has increased by a decade.

• It has remained the same.

• It has increased by two decades.

• It has decreased by a decade.

What is one criticism of the arguments about modern immaturity?

• They overlook other reasons for delayed adulthood.

• They ignore the role of education.

• They focus too much on financial independence.

• They are too optimistic.

How has the percentage of Americans with a college degree changed since 1960?

• It has decreased.

• It has increased fivefold.

• It has remained the same.

• It has doubled.