What is the big deal about turning 18?

What is the big deal about turning 18?

Eighteen is a magic birthday, a milestone into adulthood accompanied by great privileges as well as serious legal implications. At 18, your teen can vote, buy a house, or wed their high school sweetheart. They can also go to jail, get sued, and gamble away their tuition in Vegas.

Does turning 18 mean anything?

In most states, the age of 18 is when a person is officially and legally viewed as an adult, which includes the ability to enjoy certain rights along with the requirement to fulfill certain duties.

Do you have to break up when you turn 18?

No, you don’t have to break up. (Sorry if you’ve read it already… misread the question) Unless someone is being petty or vengeful, no one is going to report the 18 year old if you two are in a sexual relationship. Even then, age of consent exists in many states in the US.

What responsibilities come with turning 18?

At age 18 you are legally responsible for your actions A minor (juvenile or child) is under the protection of parents for the necessities of food, clothing, and shelter. Also, the parents are the legal and financial guardians of the juvenile.

Can I still date my boyfriend after I turn 18?

In a Nutshell: Sex between an 18 year-old and a 15 year-old is illegal in California, meaning any touching of “private parts” of either, even with consent of both parties (and perhaps even the parents of each teenager) is illegal in California because the age of consent is 18.

What can a 18 year old do when bored at home?

Activities for your bored teenager

• Make a bucket list. Our oldest did this with her BFF and you don’t wanna know what’s on it!
• Play games or play cards. Especially our youngest loves to play games.
• Bake cookies or a cake.
• Doing a puzzle.
• Go on a teenage scavenger hunt.
• Make Fall art.
• Make bath bombs.
• Read a book.

Which bank is best for an 18 year old?

What Are the Top 10 Checking Accounts for Teens?

• Chase Bank.
• Union Bank & Trust.
• USAA.
• Alliant Credit Union.
• Citizen’s Bank.
• Bank of America.
• First National Bank and Trust.
• Your Local Community Bank.