I turn 18 this March, what should I expect? (lemmy.blahaj.zone)

submitted 6 months ago by atheqtpie@lemmy.blahaj.zone to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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So I'm a little on the younger side... I turn 18 in 2026 and have already graduated high school. What should I expect? Is it any different from being 17, especially with my experiences and being a year ahead of my other 17-year-old peers? I was in my senior year when they were juniors.

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[-] Sunsofold@lemmings.world 5 points 6 months ago

The only thing that changes is the number of people and institutions that hold you responsible for your actions. No more chance to be tried as a juvenile for crimes. Fewer people will say 'ah, they're just a kid,' if you make a mistake. Your financial decisions are more likely to follow you. Etc. Etc. You won't feel different, but the expectations will be there.

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