I read a post in the young adult section the really struck a chord with me, and I withheld my response because I knew my response would offend the OP, which I hate doing.
It seems that in America young adults are still considered children and this has translated at an alarming rate to the church. It seems the term "kid" is allowed at an older and older age. I have been surprised to hear that some consider people under 30 as "kids" still.
Now, I understand their viewpoint. I am almost 22, so I grew up in the generation in question. I've seen the idiocy and ridiculousness that goes on in some 22 year old's lives. I'm not blind to this and have had many friends who fit into this category. I find it very sad.
I got married at 19 to the dissapointment of most of the church body and both our families. We had a strong relationship, we met at church when I was 14 and he was 16. We were prepared and dedicated and most importantly, we felt God calling us to get married young.
We had only one complaint against us; we were too young.
Because of this experience, my eyes were opened to the young adult "kids". "Good, church kids" go to college and live at home during the summers. Some move back home after graduation, which is no longer looked down upon (I understand in the current economic clymate this is necessary for some).
I have heard many more times than I have cared to "when you are __ (insert any age under 30) you don't have enough life experiences to make important decisions."
I finally have enough back bone to question this comment which previously stumped me. If I hadn't made the big decision to get married at 19, I wouldn't have had the life experiences I have now.
The post I read was about a man who is a few years older than me, complaining that his father was treating him like a kid. He was still living at home, with his parents. I wanted to tell him: MOVE OUT! Move out, move out, move out! Why are you still there? Why?! Why is this even an issue? Grow up, you should be done by now.
I just find it sad that it's acceptable for older and older people to fall under the kid blanket and to take responsibilities on at a younger age is looked so poorly on.
I was also told a few times that they were worried because a lot of young marriages fail. But as far as my limited research has shown, people divorce at all ages because of sin, not because of age.
I'm sorry, this was not edited in any way so it probably makes no sense and is a bit of a rambler. Normally I won't be jabbering on about my opinions so strongly, I promise. The next blog will be about something much less serious.