All teens have thought of living alone at least once in their lives, and turning 18 is the window of opportunity to set independence into motion. Becoming a legal adult can have its downside, though. Those with poor temperaments can no longer hide behind the shield of childhood should they get in a fight. And juvenile gags that would normally bring a slap on the wrist, such as streaking, can have harsh repercussions. Adults caught streaking may have to register as sex offenders, depending on the severity of the charge.
Adulthood has positive and negative points.
When growing up, some safeties must be forfeited for certain privileges. The simple, restricted life must be sacrificed for the complex, open life. Instead of wanting to be 21, people should understand that growing up in gradual stages eases the transition of becoming one's own person.