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Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest times of most people's lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibilities.

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Those who believe teenagers are the happiest people cite their lack of responsibilities as a significant factor. They are supported financially and emotionally by their parents, and
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 they may be included in family decisions, they're not ultimately responsible.
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, adolescents are on the threshold of adult
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: they're old enough to get a part-time job, so they can enjoy their first taste of financial independence, and their future
study
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 lie ahead. Away from these serious concerns, young people have an active social
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 with their friends, often simply by hanging out with them. And of course, there’s the excitement of first love and first heartbreak. With all
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 to experience, teenagers see their parents' lives as boring and stressful.
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, the reverse is
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 true. Adults see anxious, self-dramatising adolescents, and appreciate the joys of maturity. These may include a contented family
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, long-lasting friendships and a career. Long-term relationships may not have the fireworks of adolescence, but are stronger for it, because of the wealth of shared experience. At work, many of us are challenged and stimulated by the increasing, professional skills we acquire, which ensures that our jobs remain interesting. The greatest benefit, though, is that maturity gives you greater confidence in your own judgement, in all areas of
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. You’re not afraid to express your opinion when others disagree and, unlike a teenager, you know when to let things go.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • adolescence
  • fulfillment
  • responsibilities
  • exploration
  • long-term goals
  • sense of stability
  • carefree
  • contentment
  • well-being
  • life stage
  • unique opportunities
  • deep satisfaction
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