Your brother met many new friends while he was in the Peace Corps. One of them, who is from a small village in Central Africa, is visiting and you are having a discussion regarding when adulthood begins. He argues that you are officially an adult when you get married. As a Westerner, what is your opinion most likely to be?

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In Western culture, adulthood is generally marked by reaching a certain age (usually 18 or 21) or achieving independence (such as moving out of your parents' house or starting a career). Marriage is not necessarily the only marker of adulthood. However, it is important to recognize that cultural beliefs and traditions vary and it is important to be respectful of these differences. Option D reflects this understanding.

Your Brother Met Many New Friends While He Was in the Peace