The Basics

As you get older, you have more and more choices about what you want to do with your life. At the same time, you have more responsibilities. This article focuses on some of the issues and opportunities you face as you become an adult. The goal is to help you understand your new responsibilities and highlight an important concept: “independent living.”

After focusing on many parts of day-to-day life, we'll also look at higher education and employment as major options for you in the future. At times, we'll refer you to DB101's more detailed articles for young people that discuss finding a job, employment, education, and benefits options.