Why do some people still treat you like a kid—even when you’re clearly an adult?

In this episode, I dive into a question so many young adults are asking: How do I get treated like an adult by my family, church members, and people who’ve known me forever?

Whether you’re home from college, back from a mission, living at home, newly married, or working full-time, this episode breaks down why this dynamic happens—and what you can do to shift it. Using insights from sociology, personal stories, and practical coaching tools, I explain how adulthood is defined today and why self-perception, responsibility, and presentation play a bigger role than age, marriage, or housing status.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why young adults are often still treated like kids
• How cultural shifts have changed the definition of adulthood
• The connection between self-image and how others respond to you
• Simple ways to show up with confidence and maturity
• Why “adulting” is something you practice—not something you wait to feel ready for
• How to build respect by treating yourself like an adult first

This episode is for young adults who feel capable but overlooked—and for anyone who wants to step into adulthood with confidence, clarity, and self-trust.

✨ Key takeaway: You don’t become an adult when others decide you are. You become one when you take full responsibility for yourself.

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Keywords: adulting, young adult podcast, being treated like an adult, early adulthood, life coaching for young adults, confidence, personal responsibility, family dynamics

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