Nineteen-year-olds are working to understand how to act responsibly. They are:

● working to understand the rules and apply them in a variety of settings. 

● continually growing their independence. 

● taking care of their bodies (exercising, eating right). 

● building and growing their relationships (managing their feelings and impulses, empathizing and working through conflict, being dependable, and keeping promises). 

● balancing homework, extracurricular activities, and possibly a job. 

● contributing to their household (doing chores, cooperating with rules and expectations).