Adulthood cannot be defined by a single event. I believe that this proposition by the statement is only partly true. It is true that there are some events that mark a person’s transition from childhood to adulthood, such as high school graduation, marriage, or the birth of a child. However, there are a number of other experiences, both common and uncommon, that adults can enjoy. For example, adults are able to realize their dreams, whereas children, in their infantile state, lack the drive or ability to do so. For example, children may desire to become sports stars, actors, or entrepreneurs, but lack the skills or wisdom to pursue such careers. Adults, on the other hand, are often able to realize their career and life goals, such as being a successful lawyer or business owner. Additionally, adults tend to have greater control over their lives, whereas children are often subject to the whims of others. For example, a child may be forced to go to school every morning because there is no bus available, whereas an adult may have the choice to stay at home if he or she has to work late. Finally, adults see the world, both figuratively and literally, as more realistically than their younger counterparts. This is reflected in their tendency to take life less seriously, and to have less emotional outbursts.

Adults are able to accomplish these goals because they possess the maturity and life experience that allows them to see things from a broader perspective. Children, on the other hand, have yet to accumulate these attributes. Consequently, ‘adulthood cannot be defined by a single event. While the statement is correct that no single event can define adulthood, he may not realize that many ‘adulthood events’ are cumulative. For example, graduating from high school marks an important transition in a person’s development, but not the only one. Marriage, having children, and earning one’s college degree all contribute to a person’s development as an adult. Furthermore, some ‘adulthood events’ are not singular events, but represent a new stage in life, such as buying a house and starting a family. Such transitions help a person gain experience, confidence, and maturity.

Therefore, while the statement that ‘adulthood cannot be defined by a single event’ is partly true, the speaker’s thesis is only partially supported by the evidence provided.