Twenteen

Twenteen (twenty+teen suffix) is the phase of life between late-teen and adulthood usually from 20 to 25 or 29 years old.

Group of Italian tweenagers

Generally considered a healthy group, serious injuries are not uncommon during this physically active period marked by new freedoms and participation in high-risk behaviors. The need for more effective prevention programs for late adolescents is obvious, but to be successful, programs must consider each risk factor individually and in the context of their high-risk behaviors. In the twentieth century, five traditional social markers of adulthood (independent household, stable career, marriage, parenthood, and financial independence) were the primary factors in becoming an adult. For tweenagers, there are two psychological capacities that signify true adulthood: the ability to make one’s own decisions and the ability to take responsibility for them. They do not begin to feel the pressure of the future until approximately age 24 to 29. (The average age of first marriage is 30 for men and 28 for women, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.) Active role exploration, which can include a significant amount of risky behavior, continues through the 18- to 24-year-old age range but declines during the mid- to late 20s. (Risk behavior includes the use of drugs, alcohol, and other addictive substances; driving under the influence of drugs; cyberbullying; and more.). Puberty in modern adolescents may occur earlier than in the past with adolescent development typically beginning between the ages of seven and ten. Adolescence may also be prolonged. Teenagers or tweenagers may attend college longer or wait to marry and have families. Additionally, scientific findings on brain development reveal that the prefrontal cortex (the part of the brain responsible for rational decision-making) is not fully developed until age 25. Tweenagers in their 20s and 24s may demonstrate concern and compassion for others. They may have developed a sense of self separate from their parents or peer group, although relationships often remain an essential part of their lives. Their upbringing and cultural traditions may become values ​​as they move into adulthood. Those in their late teens may often experience “firsts,” such as getting their first car, enrolling in college, or having their first serious relationship. These developmental years can be essential for learning lessons that they will carry into adulthood.