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#2 (permalink) Tue Jun 19, 2007 15:11 pm TOEFL essay: What events (experiences or ceremonies) make a person an adult? |
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| Nobody's truly an adult until his parents are dead. |
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Jamie (K) I'm a Communicator ;-)
Joined: 24 Feb 2006 Posts: 6552 Location: Detroit, Michigan, USA
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#3 (permalink) Sat Jun 23, 2007 21:44 pm TOEFL essay: What events (experiences or ceremonies) make a person an adult? |
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Yours one is good. I would appreciate if someone can tell me about my essay. Thanks. What events (experiences or ceremonies) make a person an adult?
A child and an adult are different from each other physically and mentally. In general, age differentiates a child from an adult. A child has some characteristics and when he grows to be an adult he acquires some other characteristics through experiences and knowledge. In my opinion when a child is capable enough to make his own decision and take care of himself and his family, he becomes an adult.
Our parents take care of us when we are children. We do not have to think about our food, clothing or shelter. They provide us these necessities. As we grow older we learn to take care of ourselves gradually. We learn that our parents cannot be with us all the time when we go to school. We begin to learn to make friends and socialize with other people. When a child has the knowledge and experience to make his own decision about his own life. In my case, I think I became an adult when my parents allow me to do a part time job in a fast food restaurant. They thought I was mature enough to make any decision about my life. For me it was a feeling of entering into adulthood.
The most important event, which makes a person an adult, is when he gets married and has children of his own. Now he has to think not only about himself but also about other family members. He is responsible for the well being of the family. Now he has to help his children to become adults.
To conclude, a child becomes an adult when he reaches a definite age and becomes a capable person who can take care of himself. |
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Illusion2005 New Member
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#4 (permalink) Mon Jun 25, 2007 10:40 am TOEFL essay: What events (experiences or ceremonies) make a person an adult? |
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| Jamie (K) wrote: |
| Nobody's truly an adult until his parents are dead. |
So, you're suggesting that to truly become an adult one should murder their parents ??? :shock: |
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Lost_Soul I'm a Communicator ;-)

Joined: 15 Sep 2006 Posts: 1861 Location: South Park, Colorado, USA
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