Fewer young Americans meeting adulthood milestones, study shows
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Fewer young people are reaching milestones typically associated with adulthood, like getting married or having children, a new study based on U.S. Census Bureau data shows. CBS MoneyWatch's Megan Cerullo has more details.
Breakdown
- Fewer young Americans are achieving traditional adulthood milestones like marriage and parenthood.
- Less than a quarter of adults aged 25-34 have reached all four historical milestones: moving out, working, marriage, and having a child. 54s
- Young people are prioritizing economic security due to rising costs of living and necessities. 1m 17s
- Changing societal norms and increased female workforce participation have shifted traditional adulthood markers. 2m 0s