Being an adult can be scary, but very rewarding. I feel that everyone still needs some help when being an adult, but you always get through. It’s worth all the hardships because of the good things you get out of being an adult.

1. Having money.

Being an adult means you pay for everything on your own. Which means, you are constantly broke. You have money that is yours, but after you pay your bill the money is basically gone. Having money to spend how you want is great, but being broke is scary. You have no money after paying your bills which means you have no money for emergencies. You also have no money to go out and spend. Learning how to budget is key when being an adult.

2. Responsibility.

You have a horrendous amount of responsibility as an adult. You need to budget, you have to take care of yourself and your home. You have to work all the time to be able to afford having a car and your own place. Also driving is a big responsibility. You are putting others’ lives at risk when driving recklessly.

3. Freedom.

Freedom is one of the best things that comes out of adulthood. Being able to go as you please and be with whomever you please. Before I was 18 I was told what to do constantly and now I have way more freedom. Most of the time I can come and go as I please and see who I want. As long as I tell my parents who I’m with and where I’m going. I like being an adult because I feel way freer than I was when I was 17. Being legally an adult gives you significantly more freedom even when living at home. My parents ask me less questions and let me go out more with friends.

4. Relationships.

When becoming an adult you begin to figure out which friends are true friends and which friends are not. I have lost many friends over the years and I’m glad I did. They were not good to me and they weren’t there for me when it counted. I have gained relationships since I became an adult also. Many of the people I became friends with will probably be my friends for a long time. I hope to only meet good friends in the future. Also dating becomes more serious as you get older. It becomes less of a joke. People either commit or just casually date.

5. Lifestyle.

You begin to realize you have to make some serious lifestyle changes as you get older. Less junk food, more exercise. You have to budget and eat healthier. You begin to try to act more like an adult.

Life can be hard, but working through the hard times makes life worth it. Being an adult is amazing because you have freedom and the money to spend on things you need and want. You just need to be responsible and think before you do.