Does 18 really mean Adulthood?

    Does 18 really mean Adulthood? 

 I’d start with the popular saying "age is just a number" but that’s a bit cliche don’t you think? 

Sometimes age isn’t just a number. No matter how much a child acts like an adult, a child is still a child.  

I  turned 18 and guess what? I didn’t even grow wings! Can you imagine?. As kids We all thought it would be like releasing a bird into the sky once we turn 18. Another thing you won’t really understand till you actually get there, it’s just a landmark you get to with more responsibilities and a clearer view of what life really is about.  

I don’t want it to sound scary for those that aren’t 18 yet, Don’t worry it’s very fun. like our parents say "you’ll understand when you’re 18".

In Africa it’s much different at 18, you don’t get a car or sex education or an apartment of your own 

Instead you get more of "you’re irresponsible" more of  "you think you’re now big abi" and "you better go and look for work" 

It’s no different from when you are 16 or 17 

You’ll grow,no doubt but it’s still same old tricks  

Not really free(although parents differ).

I really didn’t understand what it meant to be an adult and I still don’t think I do but we’ve got forever to figure that out right? Baby steps? 

Here’s the Fun part, you’re only going to be a teenager for 7 years. 

Live life,make friends,break some rules too 

you won’t get a second chance at that.

I’ve always wished I could be a kid again,the always happy and so much energetic version of me,zero worries. Eat and sleep.

I hope to write something about my youthful days someday but till then I’m going to enjoy being a teenager as long as I can. Back to my topic;

Being above 18 means you get legal rights and responsibilities of an adult. Being an adult means you’re fully grown. so tell me,are you just above 18 or are you an adult?💀 use the comment section.