Teenagers are regarded formally as an adult when they are 20 years old in Korea. There is a coming-of-ceremony like Quinceanera in Spain. I think our ceremony isn't cosidered as a important day like the Spanish ceremony. Every third monday of May is Korean Quinceanera day, and people celebrate teenagers to become adults.
I don't know what people think about ages which teenagers are turned into elders, but it's not decided clearly in my opinion. A long time ago, ancesters thought 15 ages girls or boys were enough to marry and take the responsibility like the Spanish. However, peoples' standards about ages which regarded as an adult are changed as time passes and acceptting other cultures. So, these days, most of elders consider teenagers as bulking up children untill high school graduation at least, and they protect their sons and daughters. Moreover, some parents consider their offsprings as kids, though offsprings are already grown-up. Therefore, I think 20 year-old person can be treated as an adults. But, in my view, people are truly grown-up in phsycal and mental sides when they challenge to a real society such as finding their position.
I agree with you. Also, it's hard to divide people with just age.
답글삭제yeah, Although we have 20s body, our mental state is 10s. I thought the same thing.
답글삭제I think the education period has to be shortened and condensed, and we have to experience a society earlier because these days teenagers
답글삭제grow very fast. As they experience a society early, their thought and mind will be more mature.