Paper Outline

Adultolescence Outline: (still need to fit in right sources at right places):

I. Intro.-Open source story
A. Thesis
B. Road map

II. Def. and background
A. Def. of Adultolescence
B. Explain circumstances in which my paper is not talking about

III. Adultolescence prevents adult children from responsibility, hard work, and independence.
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IV. Adultolescence hinders parents ability to prepare financially for retirement and begin a new phase in their relationship.
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B.

V. Adultolescence puts strains on family relationships by changing the def. of a parent to the kids landlord or housemaid.
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B.

VI. Explain faulty solution- Setting numerous and very specific ground rules ahead of time.
A. Strong point- Could make a great experience for all if it is done this way.
B. Weak point- Rarely does this happen, and even if it is done with enough specifics, rarely does everyone follow it.

VII. My solution- The real problem is that the majority of parenting skills in the home for children before they turn eighteen is not efficient enough in this society for adult children to go out on their own and thrive. My solution to work to get grants from the government to fund going into school districts to convince them how crucial and beneficial it would be if make parenting classes were available, and maybe even required, for different age groups. (One for toddler years, pre-kindergarten,kindergarten-2nd grade, 3rd grade-6th grade, 7th grade-9th grade,10th-12th. One class would teach parents how to best relate and discipline teenagers, and one class for the kids(required to graduate) would teach about budgeting and finances, how to apply for college, resumes, life skills. There would be a few classes they could get extra credit for if their parents came. Those classes would teach parents how to best help their graduates to move on with courage and independence.
A. Strong Point-Could really make a difference if it was actually applied.
B. Weak Point-Not sure if school districts would go for the idea or if grants would happen. Also, would people participate?

VIII. Closing paragraph
A. Sum up thesis
B. Closing Quote