The question is self explanatory.

To experience childhood: 1975-1976

To experience pop culture: 1965-1966

It depends. The '80s young adult experience, then around 1960. Teenage experience around 1970. Childhood experience around 1975-1977. I like 1965 for a mix of teenage and young adult experience.

1962 to have been the ultimate young adult during the 1980s (turn 21 in 1983 and 27 in 1989).

1970 to have been the ultimate 1980s teen (turn 13 in 1983 and 19 in 1989).

1978 to have been the ultimate 1980s kid (turn 5 in 1983 and 11 in 1989...peak childhood from 1983-1988).


Personally, I wish I was born in 1970.

1962 to have been the ultimate young adult during the 1980s (turn 21 in 1983 and 27 in 1989).

1970 to have been the ultimate 1980s teen (turn 13 in 1983 and 19 in 1989).

1977 to have been the ultimate 1980s kid (turn 5 in 1980 and 14 in 1989...peak childhood from 1982-1987).


Personally, I wish I was born in 1970.


Yeah 1970 is kinda cool, they got a taste of late childhood in the early '80s and were very young adults by 1989. They kinda got a little of everything actually. I guess you could say they truly "grew up" in the '80s more than anybody.

Kind of a broad question.

It depends. The '80s young adult experience, then around 1960. Teenage experience around 1970. Childhood experience around 1975-1977. I like 1965 for a mix of teenage and young adult experience.


Yeah I think the early 60s would be the best age to go clubbing and vacationing in the 80s.

But wouldn't someone born in 1955 or 1956 be the prime age of young adult in the 80s because they graduated college in the late 70s?

Yeah 1970 is kinda cool, they got a taste of late childhood in the early '80s and were very young adults by 1989. They kinda got a little of everything actually. I guess you could say they truly "grew up" in the '80s more than anybody.

Yep, definitely.


Yeah I think the early 60s would be the best age to go clubbing and vacationing in the 80s.

But wouldn't someone born in 1955 or 1956 be the prime age of young adult in the 80s because they graduated college in the late 70s?

I think 1959 borns because they turned 21 in 1980 (most of them started college in 1977) and turned 30 in 1989. They are bonafide adults of the '80s.

Yeah I think the early 60s would be the best age to go clubbing and vacationing in the 80s.

But wouldn't someone born in 1955 or 1956 be the prime age of young adult in the 80s because they graduated college in the late 70s?


I'd say it's more '59 or '60 if you're talking lining up your 20s with the '80s, 1955 is still an '80s young adult too though were well into their 30s by 1989 so they're on the older side of '80s young adults. The median is probably like 1959. I guess 1959 really is the optimal '80s young adult turning 21 in 1980 exactly and 30 in 1989 like thereignman said.

I know it's a boring answer, but you can be any age and have the time of your life or be completely miserable, really.  :-X

My dad born 1958 hates the '80s, while my friend's dad was born the same year and keeps playing his cheesey music whenever I'm over ;D

I'd say it's more '59 or '60 if you're talking lining up your 20s with the '80s, 1955 is still an '80s young adult too though were well into their 30s by 1989 so they're on the older side of '80s young adults. The median is probably like 1959. I guess 1959 really is the optimal '80s young adult turning 21 in 1980 exactly and 30 in 1989 like thereignman said.

Yep, I agree.


I know it's a boring answer, but you can be any age and have the time of your life or be completely miserable, really.  :-X

My dad born 1958 hates the '80s, while my friend's dad was born the same year and keeps playing his cheesey music whenever I'm over ;D

My mother born in 1963 LOVES the 1980s.

I'd say it's more '59 or '60 if you're talking lining up your 20s with the '80s, 1955 is still an '80s young adult too though were well into their 30s by 1989 so they're on the older side of '80s young adults. The median is probably like 1959. I guess 1959 really is the optimal '80s young adult turning 21 in 1980 exactly and 30 in 1989 like thereignman said.


What's considered a young adult?

To me, once you're 30, a person doesn't have to keep saying 'young adult' anymore, just simply 'adult'.

What's considered a young adult?

To me, once you're 30, a person doesn't have to keep saying 'young adult' anymore, just simply 'adult'.

A young adult is someone ages 18-29.

I know it's a boring answer, but you can be any age and have the time of your life or be completely miserable, really.  :-X

My dad born 1958 hates the '80s, while my friend's dad was born the same year and keeps playing his cheesey music whenever I'm over ;D


My mom was born in 1949 and likes some '80s and she was in her 30s. My dad is born in 1952 and also likes some '80s. It's more early-mid '80s for them though. They do know early '80s music pretty well though it seems. Yeah I guess questions like this sorta depend on the person. Being in your 30s (in your real prime) and being born in 1949 for example is actually pretty cool too I think.

I would have loved to have been born in 1976, to live in the 1980's as a child, then the 1990's as a teenager. That would have been bliss.  8)

A young adult is someone ages 18-29.


Some people say as young as 18 to 25. Not me, they did!  ;D

What's considered a young adult?

To me, once you're 30, a person doesn't have to keep saying 'young adult' anymore, just simply 'adult'.


Young adult is mainly your 20s, it can sorta overlap late teens and early 30s to an extent, but the focus is definitely the 20s.

My mom was born in 1949 and likes some '80s and she was in her 30s. My dad is born in 1952 and also likes some '80s. It's more early-mid '80s for them though. They do know early '80s music pretty well though it seems. Yeah I guess questions like this sorta depend on the person. Being in your 30s (in your real prime) and being born in 1949 for example is actually pretty cool too I think.

Really? Why 1949?


Some people say as young as 18 to 25. Not me, they did!  ;D

That's also another definition.

Really? Why 1949?
That's also another definition.


Because from an adult prospective your 30s are probably your "prime" years... Again it depends on what perspective you're talking here.

My mother born in 1963 LOVES the 1980s.

I was born before then, and found the 1980s OK, just happy to be alive!

Someone born in 1949 was still pretty young in the '80s but also a mature adult too for example.

Because from an adult prospective your 30s are probably your "prime" years... Again it depends on what perspective you're talking here.

Aren't your 20s your "prime" adult years?


I was born before then, and found the 1980s OK, just happy to be alive!

Awesome. I just wish I could have experience it...such is life though...you can't decide when you're born :P.


Someone born in 1949 was still pretty young in the '80s but also a mature adult too for example.

1949 borns turned 31 in 1980 and 40 in 1989...so you're correct.

Aren't your 20s your "prime" adult years?
Awesome. I just wish I could have experience it...such is life though...you can't decide when you're born :P.
1949 borns turned 31 in 1980 and 40 in 1989...so you're correct.


Your 20s are your youngest adult years but I think the 30s when you've acquired some wisdom and are also still physically young and also decently established in your career are your true adult prime. Then again I'm talking from the perspective of a 30 year old. LOL.  ;D

It also depends on whether your talking about just pop culture or like life in general.

Your 20s are your youngest adult years but I think the 30s when you've acquired some wisdom and are also still physically young and also decently established in your career are your true adult prime. Then again I'm talking from the perspective of a 30 year old. LOL.  ;D

I'm about 18...so I'm on the other end of this spectrum ;D.

Sometime between 1967-1972 seems like the best time to be born if you'd wanna experience your youth in the 80's.

I'm about 18...so I'm on the other end of this spectrum ;D.


And I know my 68 year old mom would absolutely LOVE to be only 35 again. It sorta kinda depends on how you look at these things I guess.

And I know my 68 year old mom would absolutely LOVE to be only 35 again. It sorta kinda depends on how you look at these things I guess.

So your mom had you when she was 38?

So your mom had you when she was 38?


Yeah she was 38, my dad is a bit younger he was 34. My dad's mom actually had her youngest kid at age 42. She was in her 30s when she had my dad. She was already 29 when she her oldest actually. My mom's parents were apparently around 40 when they had her, so they were born in like around 1908/1908. I never met them though.

Yeah she was 38, my dad is a bit younger he was 34. My dad's mom actually had her youngest kid at age 42. She was in her 30s when she had my dad. She was already 29 when she her oldest actually. My mom's parents were apparently around 40 when they had her, so they were born in like around 1908/1908. I never met them though.

Well, my parents were both born in May 1963 and they were 20 when my sister was born in November 1983 and 36 when I was born in July 1999 :P.

Well, my parents were both born in May 1963 and they were 20 when my sister was born in November 1983 and 36 when I was born in July 1999 :P.


Yeah umm my mom had kids earlier they are born in 1970 and 1972. They are half siblings though, my dad is not their dad. I'm my dad's only kid however.

Yeah umm my mom had kids earlier they are born in 1970 and 1972. They are half siblings though, my dad is not their dad. I'm my dad's only kid however.

My favorite has other children (my half siblings) they slightly younger than me.

I'm about 18...so I'm on the other end of this spectrum ;D.



The basic point is life doesn't end at 30 ROFLMAO.  ;D There's so much more to life than being a dumb teenager or being some young person in their 20s. We can live around 90 or soish years...

The basic point is life doesn't end at 30 ROFLMAO.  ;D There's so much more to life than being a dumb teenager or being some young person in their 20s. We can live around 90 or soish years...

True.

I was born in early 1960 - the '80s was the first decade I felt "fully engaged".  It was a really fun decade, experiencing it as a 20-something.  Now if it only hadn't taken me forever to get outta college    :-[

;D

I was born in early 1960 - the '80s was the first decade I felt "fully engaged".  It was a really fun decade, experiencing it as a 20-something.  Now if it only hadn't taken me forever to get outta college    :-[

;D

Nice. You turned 20 in 1980 and turned 29 in 1989. You were pretty much a "prime" young adult of the 1980s.

I feel as though my parents were at the right age to have experienced the 80s. My Mum was born in 1964 and my Dad was born in 1967, so they were in their adolescence and young adulthood during the 80s. Even though, my Dad isn't too bothered about 80s culture and much prefers the 90s.


...being born in 1949 for example is actually pretty cool too I think.


Someone born in 1949 was also 18-20 during the psychedelic Late 60s. :P

However, I personally wouldn't have liked to have been born in the Late 40s. The 50s-Early 60s don't appeal to me, so I wouldn't have liked to have experienced my childhood during those years.

However, I personally wouldn't have liked to have been born in the Late 40s. The 50s-Early 60s don't appeal to me, so I wouldn't have liked to have experienced my childhood during those years.

Same here....I wouldn't want to have grown up in the 1950s and early 1960s. The oldest year I would want to be born is 1967 (however, 1970 is my ideal birth year, lol).

I feel as though my parents were at the right age to have experienced the 80s. My Mum was born in 1964 and my Dad was born in 1967, so they were in their adolescence and young adulthood during the 80s. Even though, my Dad isn't too bothered about 80s culture and much prefers the 90s.

Someone born in 1949 was also 18-20 during the psychedelic Late 60s. :P

However, I personally wouldn't have liked to have been born in the Late 40s. The 50s-Early 60s don't appeal to me, so I wouldn't have liked to have experienced my childhood during those years.


The '80s seems like a pretty good time to be a 30 something though doesn't it? The recovering economy and getting settled down at height of your career, and still being pretty young! You're still pretty young being in your 30s and can like some pop culture (the more mature aspects at least). Again think from an adult perspective! You guys keep talking about being freaking 10 years old LOL.  ;D

The '80s seems like a pretty good time to be a 30 something though doesn't it? The recovering economy and getting settled down at height of your career, and still being pretty young! You're still pretty young being in your 30s and can like some pop culture (the more mature aspects at least). Again think from an adult perspective! You guys keep talking about being freaking 10 years old LOL.  ;D

I guess it's because we're young guys (SharksFan99 turned 18 on March 13 and I don't turn 18 until July 13). However, I would've wanted to be a twenty something in the 1980s not 30s...that's "too mature" ;).

I guess it's because we're young guys (SharksFan99 turned 18 on March 13 and I don't turn 18 until July 13). However, I would've wanted to be a twenty something in the 1980s not 30s...that's "too mature" ;).


At 30 you're just entering your prime, trust me. Not that the teens and 20s aren't fun but 30s and 40s is still young too. You'll learn. ;)

At 30 you're just entering your prime, trust me. Not that the teens and 20s aren't fun but 30s and 40s is still young too. You'll learn. ;)

I turn 30 in 2029....12 years from now. 12 years ago it was 2005 and I was 6 :P.

I turn 30 in 2029....12 years from now. 12 years ago it was 2005 and I was 6 :P.


Yeah when I was 18 I thought 30 was older and 40 was almost dead, then before you know it you're 30 and 18 year olds become the babies and 40 year olds are still young. Just wait same thing will happen to you.  ;D

Yeah when I was 18 I thought 30 was older and 40 was almost dead, then before you know it you're 30 and 18 year olds become the babies and 40 year olds are still young. Just wait same thing will happen to you.  ;D

I used to think that way 5 years ago but now I don't. However, like you I think about the future a lot and I wonder how the world will look like in 2029 when I'm 30 :(.

I used to think that way 5 years ago but now I don't. However, like you I think about the future a lot and I wonder how the world will look like in 2029 when I'm 30 :(.


Time passes fast dude and ages you thought were so old as a kid you realize are you're still a young man or woman then. Yeah you're not a "kid" when you're 35 years old but you're still damn young tbh.  ;)

Time passes fast dude and ages you thought were so old as a kid you realize are you're still a young man or woman then. Yeah you're not a "kid" when you're 35 years old but you're still damn young tbh.  ;)

I guess....my sister turns 35 next year and yeah, she's not old but definitely not a young adult.

I'll have to wait until 2034 to turn 35.

I guess....my sister turns 35 next year and yeah, she's not old but definitely not a young adult.

I'll have to wait until 2034 to turn 35.


Yeah it's all perspective. I went through the same thing, I was attracted to some 35 year olds when I was 18 but thought they were "older" and all, and thought girls my age were the most attractive. Then 18 year old faces start looking like baby faces when you're 30 and 35 year old faces look so young still. And then 30 somethings and even 40 somethings become the peak of beauty to you. Yeah 35 is not "young adult" as in barely legal and all that but it's still very young in life definitely. It's very weird but that's how it is. I've only just barely started the aging process at 30 but that's how it is.

Yeah it's all perspective. I went through the same thing, I was attracted to some 35 year olds when I was 18 but thought they were "older" and all, and thought girls my age were the most attractive. Then 18 year old faces start looking like baby faces when you're 30 and 35 year old faces look so young still. And then 30 somethings and even 40 somethings become the peak of beauty to you. Yeah 35 is not "young adult" as in barely legal and all that but it's still very young in life definitely. It's very weird but that's how it is. I've only just barely started the aging process at 30 but that's how it is.

Yeah, you summed it up pretty well.

Fun fact, the year 2034 is just as far away from 2017 as the year 2000 :o.

Yeah, you summed it up pretty well.

Fun fact, the year 2034 is just as far away from 2017 as the year 2000 :o.


I can only imagine like a 75 year old thinking of those girls under 60 are such youngsters with baby faces, it's so true. I mean 55 is really such a kid compared to 75 tbh. Then the 95 year olds probably thinking the under 80 crowd is a bunch of youngsters, 75 is also a young kid compared to 95 definitely... Eventually we all run out of time obviously (there's not too many 115 year olds out there to compare to the 95 year olds) but this is basically how adulthood works in a nutshell.  ;D

Well being a '76er I was biased and voted for my birth year. I love the 80s I experienced, and had I been any older, I might not have had the same affinity to cartoons and toys like Thundercats, GI Joe etc. And kids tv like Punky Brewster, Whiz Kids, Cosby Show.

I have friends who are older and to them 80s music is Adam Ant and Duran Duran, whereas my 80s is more of the fun poppy stuff from 84-86... Five Star, Whitney, MJ etc.

So depending what you're into will determine what you vote for.

It should be between 1962-1971 in terms of high school students.

What's considered a young adult?

To me, once you're 30, a person doesn't have to keep saying 'young adult' anymore, just simply 'adult'.


and once you're in your 40's they say "sir" or "ma'am".

Nice. You turned 20 in 1980 and turned 29 in 1989. You were pretty much a "prime" young adult of the 1980s.


I turned 6 in 1980 and turned 15 in 1989.

Time passes fast dude and ages you thought were so old as a kid you realize are you're still a young man or woman then. Yeah you're not a "kid" when you're 35 years old but you're still damn young tbh.  ;)


But when you reach your early to mid 40's people call you "sir" or mister".

I turned 6 in 1980 and turned 15 in 1989.


I believe at age 15 you had a rat tail. Am I correct? 8)

I believe at age 15 you had a rat tail. Am I correct? 8)



Yes I did between age 15-20.

I turned 6 in 1980 and turned 15 in 1989.

OK, that's great.


But when you reach your early to mid 40's people call you "sir" or mister".

A few people have called me "Sir" but never "Mister"....I'm not even close to being 40 :P.

What's considered a young adult?

To me, once you're 30, a person doesn't have to keep saying 'young adult' anymore, just simply 'adult'.



A young adult is someone ages 18-29.


I've seen it being 18-25; however, it doesn't make sense because that term is actually a synonym for teenager, juvenile etc.

In one of my high school classes, all the other students and I were even called young adults.

I'm still in school, and none of my teachers call us young adults. They just say "We're all adults here."


Yeah when I was 18 I thought 30 was older and 40 was almost dead.
I felt that way as well, but not anymore. Besides, one can still be old and hot ;)


At 30 you're just entering your prime, trust me. Not that the teens and 20s aren't fun but 30s and 40s is still young too.
Think someone's one prime can be at any age. I mean, people have been creating themselves since they were adolescents.


I can only imagine like a 75 year old thinking of those girls under 60 are such youngsters with baby faces, it's so true. I mean 55 is really such a kid compared to 75 tbh. Then the 95 year olds probably thinking the under 80 crowd is a bunch of youngsters, 75 is also a young kid compared to 95 definitely... Eventually we all run out of time obviously (there's not too many 115 year olds out there to compare to the 95 year olds) but this is basically how adulthood works in a nutshell.  ;D



Time passes fast dude and ages you thought were so old as a kid you realize are you're still a young man or woman then. Yeah you're not a "kid" when you're 35 years old but you're still damn young tbh.  ;)


I have had thoughts about the age thing for sometime after looking at many discussions about the topic, and it's definitely a relative thing personally; however, it's not relative objectively.

Yes, I know that you mentioned that the 30s (and even 40s) are still young; however, folks in those age ranges are not as young as those in their 20s physically, or even mentally.

However, one can absolutely still look good at those age ranges. :D ;)

Yes I did between age 15-20.


Totally rad, dude! 8)

As much as I adore 1980s culture, the experience of living through that decade would have been flat-out ruined for me personally by the homophobia and serious lack of visibility for lesbians. Therefore, I only would have wanted to live the 80s as part of my childhood, before being queer would've been a primary focus in my life. As a kid, I still would have been able to listen to and enjoy plenty of the music, movies, and television shows the decade produced while they were brand new. I may not have grown up with Pokemon or The Sims, but I at least would've had stuff like Jem, the NES, and Back to the Future to appreciate.

As much as I adore 1980s culture, the experience of living through that decade would have been flat-out ruined for me personally by the homophobia and serious lack of visibility for lesbians. Therefore, I only would have wanted to live the 80s as part of my childhood, before being queer would've been a primary focus in my life. As a kid, I still would have been able to listen to and enjoy plenty of the music, movies, and television shows the decade produced while they were brand new. I may not have grown up with Pokemon or The Sims, but I at least would've had stuff like Jem, the NES, and Back to the Future to appreciate.


It's true. A person first gets their first date, at what age? 14, or 15. Perhaps I would have loved to have turned 15 in 1991, or something along those lines.

It's true. A person first gets their first date, at what age? 14, or 15. Perhaps I would have loved to have turned 15 in 1991, or something along those lines.


The early '90s is still pre-Will and Grace.  :-X

The early '90s is still pre-Will and Grace.  :-X


Most of the decade is! The show didn't even come out until, what? 1998?

Most of the decade is! The show didn't even come out until, what? 1998?

Yeah....September 21, 1998.

Will & Grace is coming back this year.

The early '90s is still pre-Will and Grace.  :-X


There were a fair number of big events for the LGBT community around 1993, like gay rights being a serious political topic for the first time, RuPaul releasing "Supermodel," Melissa Etheridge coming out of the closet (which bolstered her career success and made her one of the most successful female rock singers of the mid 90s), and the movie Philadelphia changing several people's understanding of the AIDS epidemic and its ties to the gay community. Unlike the 80s, the 90s had several movies and television episodes dedicate to LGBT issues and characters, and 1993 was about the time the gay rights movement finally picked up momentum once again.

The early '90s is still pre-Will and Grace.  :-X


And pre-Ellen.  :-[

1965-66.

There's a difference between remembering/growing up in a particular decade and having been entrenched in said decade's culture.

1965-66.

There's a difference between remembering/growing up in a particular decade and having been entrenched in said decade's culture.


How entrenched would someone be born in 1955/1956?

How entrenched would someone be born in 1955/1956?


They probably had a better understanding of the contemporary economic/political climate than those 10 years their junior, but were also likely less attuned pop culturally.

OK, that's great.
A few people have called me "Sir" but never "Mister"....I'm not even close to being 40 :P.


I'm over the age of 40 and it makes me a bit older when customers calls me "mister" at work. ;D

Totally rad, dude! 8)


after the "rat tail" look, I decided to cut it off cause my hair was starting to thin at the time.

after the "rat tail" look, I decided to cut it off cause my hair was starting to thin at the time.


You should bring it back. Hair on the back of the head doesn't thin. 8)

You should bring it back. Hair on the back of the head doesn't thin. 8)


I don't have much hair to make a rat tail anymore.

I can't believe nobody has said 1987-1988 yet. Being an '80s teen or '80s kid is cool and everything, but being an '80s toddler was totally boss! 8)

A young adult is someone ages 18-29.

Nope 20 to 39

Some people say as young as 18 to 25. Not me, they did!  ;D

It's really 20 to 39. Just look up human life stages. It's not an opinion of mine it's what it has been called for about 70 years or so using that age range

Nope 20 to 39

Nope, it's 18-29 (some also say 18-25). 20 to 39...are you kidding me? ???

Nope, it's 18-29 (some also say 18-25). 20 to 39...are you kidding me? ???


The life expectancy is changing

I turn 30 in 2029....12 years from now. 12 years ago it was 2005 and I was 6 :P.


I was 6 in 1993, which was 24 years ago. 24 years from now, it will be 2041 and I'll be 54! This passage of time thing really needs to stop! :o

The life expectancy is changing

So? That doesn't change anything....yet.

I was 6 in 1993, which was 24 years ago. 24 years from now, it will be 2041 and I'll be 54! This passage of time thing really needs to stop! :o

I know it's crazy. I turn 54 in 2053.....that's 36 years from 2017. 36 years ago was 1981....:P.

Nope, it's 18-29 (some also say 18-25). 20 to 39...are you kidding me? ???

Do some research before you go any further so you won't make yourself look like an idiot

Go ahead look up young adult in human lifestage, I'll wait

Hmm...I was born in '80 and I remember and experienced the 80s very well. Except 1981 which I have fuzzy memories of. And I say experienced because I wore the fashion, heard the music, watched the cartoons...everything else. This is why I didn't want to sign in to this board lol.

Do some research before you go any further so you won't make yourself look like an idiot

Go ahead look up young adult in human lifestage, I'll wait

LMAO, you're angry. No need to get angry bro especially when you're wrong ;).

LMAO, you're angry. No need to get angry bro especially when you're wrong ;).

No "bro" I'm not angery and I'm not wrong. You didn't bother looking it up. Go tell Erik Erikson that he's wrong considering that he would know more about the topic of human life stages then you would. ;)

LMAO, you're angry. No need to get angry bro especially when you're wrong ;).


Actually, I have read articles, from years ago, that have it until age 40. :.shrugs shoulders:.

No "bro" I'm not angery and I'm not wrong. You didn't bother looking it up. Go tell Erik Erikson that he's wrong considering that he would know more about the topic of human life stages then you would. ;)

You're funny bro ;D. Erik Erikson....why does his opinion matter? However, this convo is useless....so, I'm done.

Actually, I have read articles, from years ago, that have it until age 40. :.shrugs shoulders:.

I have read articles too that define young adults as 18-29 (or 18-25) ;).

They probably had a better understanding of the contemporary economic/political climate than those 10 years their junior, but were also likely less attuned pop culturally.


This would be their 80s imo

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You're funny bro ;D. Erik Erikson....why does his opinion matter? However, this convo is useless....so, I'm done.

It matters because he's a psychologist who studied human development. The "articles" you've read saying 18 to 25 is just from marketers or journalists using that range to push their agenda. And you played out the emojis which you've used on just about every response you posted. It's not helping you any my 18 year old bro.

It's really 20 to 39. Just look up human life stages. It's not an opinion of mine it's what it has been called for about 70 years or so using that age range
Did he factor in the expectancy? It's because that despite people are living longer, the expectancy has not significantly increased.

Did he factor in the expectancy? It's because that despite people are living longer, the expectancy has not significantly increased.

He coined the term in either the late 40s or early 50s. I don't know what the expectancy was then but it is now around 80 years depending on the country wether it's a first or third world country. It think it was the same then as it is now. I know mid life starts at 40 and ends at 60 and from 60 on it's senior

He coined the term in either the late 40s or early 50s. I don't know what the expectancy was then but it is now around 80 years depending on the country wether it's a first or third world country. It think it was the same then as it is now. I know mid life starts at 40 and ends at 60 and from 60 on it's senior
It was around 70 at that time, so there's no way that a young adult was between 20-39. Besides, folks back then were much more mature compared to today. Currently according to him, that means middle age is probably about 30-40 years, and not 20 as it was believed to be.

It was around 70 at that time, so there's no way that a young adult was between 20-39. Besides, folks back then were much more mature compared to today. Currently according to him, that means middle age is probably about 30-40 years, and not 20 as it was believed to be.

Well I guess it worked itself out then huh? People live longer and they mature later these days so 20 to 39 sounds about right. He came up with it then and 70some years it fits

Well I guess it worked itself out then huh? People live longer and they mature later these days so 20 to 39 sounds about right. He came up with it then and 70some years it fits
Yeah, but that doesn't mean the expectancy has largely increased. Anyway, people may mature later these days; however, most are already sophisticated before reaching 30. Those who are childish are actually in the minority. 

Yeah, but that doesn't mean the expectancy has largely increased. Anyway, people may mature later these days; however, most are already sophisticated before reaching 30. Those who are childish are actually in the minority. 
Take into the facts that, medical knowledge for curing illnesses is getting better causing the life expectancy to increase, and maturity in children is getting younger.

Take into the facts that, medical knowledge for curing illnesses is getting better causing the life expectancy to increase, and maturity in children is getting younger.
That's definitely true, and I think that's probably why people also are looking younger than ever.

Yeah, but that doesn't mean the expectancy has largely increased. Anyway, people may mature later these days; however, most are already sophisticated before reaching 30. Those who are childish are actually in the minority.

I know, I was playing about the maturity thing. But the thing that once constituted being consider "grown up" have definitely changed. It's common place for grown adults to be into comic books, video games, ect...things that used to be looked at as "too immature" for adults. People have their adult responsibilities with jobs, kids, marriage, yet still enjoy the things mentioned above, it's become the norm.

Yeah, but that doesn't mean the expectancy has largely increased. Anyway, people may mature later these days; however, most are already sophisticated before reaching 30. Those who are childish are actually in the minority. 

Yeah, I know right. I don't see what's Setemstraight's problem is.

I know, I was playing about the maturity thing. But the thing that once constituted being consider "grown up" have definitely changed. It's common place for grown adults to be into comic books, video games, ect...things that used to be looked at as "too immature" for adults. People have their adult responsibilities with jobs, kids, marriage, yet still enjoy the things mentioned above, it's become the norm.
I agree on that one, and I'm glad there's nothing wrong with that. Just being an adult without all the fun activities would be boring.


Yeah, I know right. I don't see what's Setemstraight's problem is.
Well he said he was playing about the maturity thing. I should have seen that coming. ;D ;D

I know it's crazy. I turn 54 in 2053.....that's 36 years from 2017. 36 years ago was 1981....:P.


I don't want to even think about getting old right now.

I don't want to even think about getting old right now.
I do not have to think about it, for it is with me at all times.

I don't want to even think about getting old right now.

Well, you turn 54 in 2028...which is 11 years from now. 11 years ago was 2006....you're welcome ;).

I don't want to even think about getting old right now.


I think about it sometimes. Doesn't scare me at all ;D

I think about it sometimes. Doesn't scare me at all ;D
It all catches up with you.

Someone said if I was thin, I would look about 18, or 19.  :o

Well, you turn 54 in 2028...which is 11 years from now. 11 years ago was 2006....you're welcome ;).


Don't remind me!  ::)

I think about it sometimes. Doesn't scare me at all ;D


You don't think about old age?  ???

It all catches up with you.


someday soon it will.

Wow, you missed a bunch 'o years there...  ???

Saw The Cars, The Fixx, Wang Chung, Oingo Boingo, Psych Furs, Depeche Mode, Van Halen, Skinny Puppy, Ministry, ABC, Berlin, The Cure, Devo, Gary Numan, Front 242, INXS , Split Enz, Black Flag, PIL, Pet Shop Boys, Clan of Xymox, Flock of Seagulls, etc... live and I was born in '69!  I feel so freaking fortunate to have been a music nut and ALIVE during this time in music.  It was freaking AMAZING...

Wow, you missed a bunch 'o years there...  ???

Saw The Cars, The Fixx, Wang Chung, Oingo Boingo, Psych Furs, Depeche Mode, Van Halen, Skinny Puppy, Ministry, ABC, Berlin, The Cure, Devo, Gary Numan, Front 242, INXS , Split Enz, Black Flag, PIL, Pet Shop Boys, Clan of Xymox, Flock of Seagulls, etc... live and I was born in '69!  I feel so freaking fortunate to have been a music nut and ALIVE during this time in music.  It was freaking AMAZING...

You're lucky man. I was born in '99 (30 years after you)  :\'(. I wish I was born in 1970 instead...oh well, such is life.

Nope, it's 18-29 (some also say 18-25). 20 to 39...are you kidding me? ???


Honestly this is the same as my what is a senior citizen question. Core young adult is 18-29, core middle age is 40-59. Core senior is 70-90+. So you have people in their 30s and 60s left in the cusp. In your 30s you're just kinda adult not really young adult, but not middle aged yet either. In your 60s you're like older adult beyond middle age, but not really senior citizen yet either.

Honestly this is the same as my what is a senior citizen question. Core young adult is 18-29, core middle age is 40-59. Core senior is 70-90+. So you have people in their 30s and 60s left in the cusp. In your 30s you're just kinda adult not really young adult, but not middle aged yet either. In your 60s you're like older adult beyond middle age, but not really senior citizen yet either.

I agree with you.

Wow, you missed a bunch 'o years there...  ???

Saw The Cars, The Fixx, Wang Chung, Oingo Boingo, Psych Furs, Depeche Mode, Van Halen, Skinny Puppy, Ministry, ABC, Berlin, The Cure, Devo, Gary Numan, Front 242, INXS , Split Enz, Black Flag, PIL, Pet Shop Boys, Clan of Xymox, Flock of Seagulls, etc... live and I was born in '69!  I feel so freaking fortunate to have been a music nut and ALIVE during this time in music.  It was freaking AMAZING...


Lucky dude! So many good bands!!!!

I think between 1967 til around 1972 would be the prime time to be born if you really wanna experience the 80's.

I can't believe nobody has said 1987-1988 yet. Being an '80s teen or '80s kid is cool and everything, but being an '80s toddler was totally boss! 8)


How about 1993? I had an Atari and an NES and went to the arcade every other day in the summer!

How about 1993? I had an Atari and an NES and went to the arcade every other day in the summer!


Yeah, but did you listen to Huey Lewis and the News in your crib like true '80s toddlers did? If not, then you really missed out. Power of Love is great bottle drinking music!

How about 1993? I had an Atari and an NES and went to the arcade every other day in the summer!


What games did you own for The Atari and NES? ???

How about 1993? I had an Atari and an NES and went to the arcade every other day in the summer!


It was nice to "relive" the era by trying that, but some of your friends would give you blind stars for not having a Nintendo 64, Playstation, or later a PS2 or XBOX. And "retro" video arcades really didn't become a thing until a few years into the 2000s, so it was predominantly 3D games, redemption games, and a few pinball machines that we'rent like the classic Alphanumeric machines with their own sound effects. To fully appreciate the '80s, you had to start out by feeling the '70s atmosphere (lack of electronics, "dinosaur" rock bands with a little punk later on, disco, a bad economy) so that you could be wowed when you first got that PC, video game console, cable TV package, VCR, new wave group, allowance from an improved economy, etc. so that you really felt like you were a real part of that decade. This explains why those born from the mid-'60s-early '70s had the best effect, since they missed out on the lingering '60s prosperity/atmosphere but felt happy for the first time with the '80s trends. Those born from the mid-70s-early '80s started out with the '80s atmosphere, but took it for granted and saw it evolve into the '90s feel before they were out of adolescence and some didn't like the changes as much as others, although they are still the best for the childhood trends of the decade. I'd say 1968 was pretty much the best (with 1969 a close second), since when the '80s ended, they were just graduating college and tackling on responsibilities. They also saw their favorite celebrities as either companions or big brothers/sisters as opposed to mamas/papas for those born in the later '70s/early '80s, so they can relate to them better.

Honestly this is the same as my what is a senior citizen question. Core young adult is 18-29, core middle age is 40-59. Core senior is 70-90+. So you have people in their 30s and 60s left in the cusp. In your 30s you're just kinda adult not really young adult, but not middle aged yet either. In your 60s you're like older adult beyond middle age, but not really senior citizen yet either.

I agree although young adult to me would be more 18 to 25. Late 20s you have more of an adult mentality where in your early 20s you still have some residual the "teen" midset.

I think that's a decade that would be best to experience as a young adult. At least that's what I'd want to do anyway. So that's why I went for 1965/1966 you'd be 18/17 by the time 1983 arrives! Which would be awesome for me as I love the mid part of the decade the most I think.

I'd love to have been born around '65-'67 and experience the 80's as a young adult! 8)

I'd love to have been born around '65-'67 and experience the 80's as a young adult! 8)

I wish that I was born in 1970 8).

I wish that I was born in 1970 8).


That'd be cool, too! Imagine starting high school in 1984 with all these fresh new innovations and culture around you!

That'd be cool, too! Imagine starting high school in 1984 with all these fresh new innovations and culture around you!

Hell yeah!

1964-1972.

1965-1976

I wish that I was born in 1970 8).


Me too! Although I was only about 30 years off lmao ;D ;D ;D.

That way you get to be a 70s kid, 80s teen and a young adult in the 90s & early 2000s :o :o

Me too! Although I was only about 30 years off lmao ;D ;D ;D.

That way you get to be a 70s kid, 80s teen and a young adult in the 90s & early 2000s :o :o

Exactly! I thought I was the only person around my age who feels this way :P.