who is undergoing a normative transition in the u.s. at this time in history
Emerging adulthood and early adulthood Emerging adulthood is the sole age period where there is nothing that is demographically consistent.[28][29] At this time, adolescents in the United States up to age 20, over 95% live at home with at least one parent, 98% are not married, under 10% have become parents, and more than 95% attend school.[30] Similarly, people in their thirties are also demographically normative: 75% are married, 75% are parents, and under 10% attend school.[30] Residential status and school attendance are two reasons that the period of emerging adulthood is incredibly distinct demographically. Regarding residential status, emerging adults in the United States have very diverse living situations.[14] About one third of emerging adults attend college and spend a few years living independently while partially relying on adults.[31]