What to Expect:

The Third Decade

Keep in mind that all adults reach their developmental milestones at their own pace. It is important not to compare your adult’s rate of development to that of his peers. The following list is meant only as a guideline and not as a cause for alarm.

By thirty-years-old, your adult will probably be able to…

Feed and maintain a pet

Hold down a job

Maintain eye contact while speaking

Refrain from discussing high school

Cook a meal (three-course)

Make small talk

Forgive his family

Acknowledge other viewpoints (social)

Detect and respond to ambiguity

Finish school

Your thirty-year-old adult may be able to…

Make a martini (vodka)

Tie a half-Windsor knot

Drive a manual transmission

Refrain from discussing college

Get married

File his taxes (EZ form)

Remember 5-10 friends’ birthdays

Acknowledge other viewpoints (political)

Get a flu shot

Give a toast

Install storm windows

Go back to school

Some advanced thirty-year-olds may possibly be able to…