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18 and 19 Year Olds: Adult Teenagers—Because Age Is Just a Number (And a Confusing Number)

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In other news: There are 35‑year‑old adults that are younger than other adults. BE AMAZED!

Apparently the universe decided that age should be a fluid concept, so it threw in a little curveball: 18‑year‑olds are legally adults, yet they still think TikTok dances could replace a full‑time job. Meanwhile, 19‑year‑olds are also adults, but they’re also technically “younger” than some teens—because the legal definition of “teen” stretches all the way up to 19. It’s a wild, confusing, and slightly terrifying mix of math and social media.

And if you thought the confusion ends there, think again: 35‑year‑olds might actually be younger than some other adults—maybe the ones who still believe the term “adult” only applies to someone who can afford their own Netflix plan. Age, folks, is a slippery slope.

  • It's wild how an 18-year-old is technically an adult but still needs help figuring out taxes while taking advice from their younger siblings on TikTok.
  • Cheers to being 18, old enough to know better but young enough to still think TikTok dances are a viable career option.
  • I have read this a ton of times. I have no idea what you're trying to say here.
  • Me too, I think he meant 18 years old are both adults, and younger than some teens at the same time (19 yo)

TL;DR: 18‑year‑olds are adults, but still think TikTok is a career; age is a confusing number—just enjoy the ride!