For the upcoming 2008 British film by Noel Clarke see Adulthood (film).

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The term adult has three distinct meanings: The imago is the last stage of development of an insect, after the last ecdysis of an incomplete metamorphosis, or after emergence from pupation where the metamorphosis is complete. ... This article is about the human developmental stage. ... Noel Clarke Noel Anthony Clarke (born 6 December 1975) is a British actor and writer from London. ... Adulthood is a British film currently in production, which follows up to the controversial 2006 film, Kidulthood. ...

• Grown man or woman; mature person.
• Plant or animal that has reached full growth.
• One who is legally of age. Opposed to minor.
• Self-control - restraint, emotional control.
• Stability - stable personality, strength.
• Independence - ability to self-regulate.
• Seriousness - ability to deal with life in a serious manner.
• Responsibility - accountability, commitment and reliability.
• Method/Tact - ability to think ahead and plan for the future, patience.
• Endurance - ability and willingness to cope with difficulties that present themselves.
• Experience - breadth of mind, understanding.
• Objectivity - perspective and realism.
• Decision making capability - as all of the above correspond to making proper decisions.

With regard to pornography one can distinguish:

• being allowed inside an adult establishment
• being allowed to purchase pornography
• being allowed to possess pornography
• another person being allowed to sell, rent out, or show the young person pornography, see disseminating pornography to a minor
• being a model or actor in pornography

 Some propose that moving into adulthood involves an emotional structuring of denial. This process becomes necessary to cope with one's own behaviour, especially in uncomfortable situations, and also the behaviour of others.(psychologically 

How can one classify a true adult? Many people directly attribute age to adulthood. The problem with this methodology becomes evident when you discuss the topic with various people of different cultural backgrounds. If you ask each of them what age they believe constitutes the point at which a person progresses from childhood into adulthood, their answers will always be different. Why? Because every one of the answers are based on subjective opinion. Adulthood is not based age; it’s based strictly on emotional maturity. Disseminating pornography to a minor is the act of showing pornography of any kind to a minor. ...

So what constitutes emotional maturity, and thus adulthood? Here are 20

==So what constitutes emotional maturity, and thus adulthood? Here are 20 defining characteristics of a true adult:

Realizing that maturity is an ongoing process, not a state, and continuously striving for self improvement. Able to manage personal jealousy and feelings of envy. Has the ability to listen to and evaluate the viewpoints of others. Maintains patience and flexibility on a daily basis. Accepts the fact that you can’t always win, and learns from mistakes instead of whining about the outcome. Does not overanalyze negative points, but instead looks for the positive points in the subject being analyzed. Is able to differentiate between rational decision making and emotional impulse. Understands that no skill or talent can overshadow the act of preparation. Capable of managing temper and anger. Keeps other people’s feeling in mind and limits selfishness. Being able to distinguish between ‘needs’ and ‘wants’. Shows confidence without being overly arrogant. Handles pressure with self composure. Takes ownership and responsibility of personal actions. Manages personal fears. Able to see the various shades of grey between the extremes of black and white in every situation. Accepts negative feedback as a tool for self improvement. Aware of personal insecurities and self-esteem. Able to separate true love from transitory infatuation. Understanding that open communication is the key to progression. Above all, true adults do what they have to do when it is required of them, and they do what they want when they can. They are able to distinguish between the two and manage their time and efforts accordingly.

==in most cultures. There is not always a correlation between the qualities and the physical age of the person.

The adult character comprises:

• Self-control - restraint, emotional control.
• Stability - stable personality, strength.
• Independence - ability to self-regulate.
• Seriousness - ability to deal with life in a serious manner.
• Responsibility - accountability, commitment and reliability.
• Method/Tact - ability to think ahead and plan for the future, patience.
• Endurance - ability and willingness to cope with difficulties that present themselves.
• Experience - breadth of mind, understanding.
• Objectivity - perspective and realism.
• Decision making capability - as all of the above correspond to making proper decisions.

See also

• Baligh
• Adolescence
• Adult development
• Child
• Watershed (television)
• Age of consent
• Manhood
• Womanhood
• Motion picture rating system
• Adultism
• Ageism

In Islamic legal terminology, Baligh or Bulugh refers to a person who has reached maturity or puberty and has full responsibility under Islamic law. ... Teen redirects here. ... For other uses, see Child (disambiguation). ... Watershed is a term used in the United Kingdom (as well as Canada) to describe a time in television schedules beyond which it is permissible to show television programmes which have adult content. It is known in the US as Safe Harbor. Adult content can be generally defined as having... Age of consent laws Worldwide While the phrase age of consent typically does not appear in legal statutes,[1] when used with reference to criminal law the age of consent is the minimum age at which a person is considered to be capable of legally giving informed consent to any... Manhood is the period in a males life when he has left behind the innocence of childhood. ... Image of a woman on the Pioneer plaque sent to outer space. ... A motion picture rating system categorizes films with regard to suitability for audiences in terms of issues such as sex, violence, substance abuse, profanity, impudence or other types of mature content. ... Adultism is a predisposition towards adults, which some see as biased against children, youth, and all young people who arent addressed or viewed as adults. ... Manifestations Slavery Racial profiling Lynching Hate speech Hate crime Genocide (examples) Ethnocide Ethnic cleansing Pogrom Race war Religious persecution Blood libel Paternalism Police brutality Movements Policies Discriminatory Race / Religion / Sex segregation Apartheid Redlining Internment Ethnocracy Anti-discriminatory Emancipation Civil rights Desegregation Integration Equal opportunity Counter-discriminatory Affirmative action Racial quota...

References

External links

• Table 8. Age of Independence US and UK legal age guide.