Nineteen-year-olds are generally considered teenagers, not children. While the legal definition of adulthood varies by location, the societal understanding of adolescence extends into the late teens.
The Teenage Years: A Transition Period
Many sources indicate that 18 and 19-year-olds are still considered teenagers. This is a transitional phase between childhood and adulthood. While legally adults in many places (able to vote, sign contracts, etc.), they are still developing physically, emotionally, and mentally. [^1, ^2, ^3, ^4]
- Physical Development: Puberty can extend into the early twenties for some individuals.
- Emotional Maturity: Emotional regulation and decision-making skills continue to mature well into the twenties.
- Social Development: Independence and self-reliance are still developing during the late teen years.
It's important to note that while someone may be legally an adult at 18 or 19, the social perception can differ. Some may still consider them young adults, while others might view them as kids depending on the context. [^5, ^6, ^7] The term "kid" can be used informally and doesn't always have a precise age definition. The use of such a term often depends on individual perception and the situation. [^8, ^9, ^10]
[^1]: Reference: The word “teenage” or “teenager” is generally used in society to describe someone who is above the age of a child but not yet an adult and while (in the U.S. at least, and other countries too, of course) many places legally see age eighteen as adulthood, an eighteen or nineteen year old is still a teenager, even if ...
[^2]: Reference: I know the age of majority is 18, but 18 and 19 year olds are technically still teenagers. They are still in puberty.
[^3]: Reference: No, they are still kids because they are still teenagers. They are only considered adults only under some circumstances like being able to vote …
[^4]: Reference: No, they are still kids because they are still teenagers. They are only considered adults only under some circumstances like being able to vote …
[^5]: Reference: Legally, they are not children. Socially, they are definitely still teenagers. I would consider 18-22 year olds young adults because we are all …
[^6]: Reference: Is 19 a kid? No, but they are not yet ready for all of lifes punches and loops. Everyone is growing up don't think that you aren't.
[^7]: Reference: Like older people do and I don't like it. They know full well I'm 19, it's an adult and they still call me a kid. I don't like it wtf.
[^8]: Reference: "...Still a kid with dreams..."
[^9]: Reference: Became a pops when I was a kid still…
[^10]: Reference: 'I'm still the kid with the nuclear explosion inside him'
