people’s lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite
of greater responsibilities.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
It is often argued that the most fulfilling stage of a person’s life is during
adolescence, while others believe that adulthood, despite things like a job,
family and money concerns, is better. This essay agrees with the former, rather
than the later view. It will first discuss how grown-ups are much less fulfilled
than teenagers because of the pressures they are under and then discuss how
contented most teenagers are, before coming to the conclusion that the ages
of thirteen to eighteen really are the best years of our lives.
Upon reaching maturity people are expected to fend for themselves and this
often leads to unhappiness. This is because most adults have rent and bills to
pay, as well as a partner and dependents to look after, which more often than
not, leads to them doing a job they don’t enjoy in exchange for money. A
recent study by Queen’s University, Belfast found that 79% of people would
leave their jobs if they didn’t have a mortgage and 64% of people stated that
their job made them depressed at some point.
On the other hand, young people are free from these worries because they are
often supported financially and free from any real troubles. Most live with their
parents who pay for all their needs and the only thing they have to focus on is
studying. Research carried out by Cambridge University found that only 29% of
15-16 year old students said they were ‘happy’, but when questioned 10 years
later 84% said that they were ‘much happier’ when they were 16.
In conclusion, youth really is wasted on the young because older people are
under much more strain when it comes to money and people relying on them.
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