To wonder why up to 35 is now considered young

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thedaywewillremeber · 10/08/2020 21:43

I’ve just seen an article where young people are referred to as being up to 35. Aibu to wonder why this is when it used to be 25 maximum that was viewed as a young person.

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EugeniaGrace · 10/08/2020 21:50

Because somewhere between 35-40 you become middleaged and could possibly have adult children.

But 33 is still, thankfully, considered young.

Pepperwort · 10/08/2020 21:49

It changed with my generation, last bit of generation x. Basically it now refers to the absolute last age we can call people young without laughing or having to face the fact that work no longer covers living costs.

FuzzyPuffling · 10/08/2020 21:47

Because when you see the attitude to older people in society, and often exampled on MN, you can see why no one wants to be considered old.

Tomorrowillbeachicken · 10/08/2020 21:45

Good god, am I old now then?

Nottherealslimshady · 10/08/2020 21:45

We live longer, spend more time in education, get married later, have children later, buy houses later, parents live longer.
Juliet was 14 (I think) and they were talking about how her father was waiting too long to marry her off.

GrumpyHoonMain · 10/08/2020 21:45

Where did you read that?

whatisthenewnormal · 10/08/2020 21:45

Only if the categories are young & old!
35 is approaching middle age with a life expectancy of 82

DifficultPifcultLemonDifficult · 10/08/2020 21:45

Because all the once young people are getting older, but still feel young 😂😂

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