Eighteen-year-olds understand what it means to act responsibly. They are: 

● working to understand and apply the rules in numerous settings. 

● working to gain their independence. 

● increasingly invested in caring for their bodies (eating right, exercising). 

● caring for and growing their relationships (managing their feelings and impulses, empathizing and working through conflict, keeping promises, and being dependable). 

● focusing on homework and extracurricular activities. 

● contributing to their household (completing chores and cooperating with family rules and expectations).