Transition to Middle Adulthood

According to The National Institute of Open Schooling (2004), middle age is a term used to describe the period of latter twenties, into thirties and forties, and leading into late fifties. This period is characterized by increased competence, maturity, responsibility and stability. This is the e when one wants to enjoy the success of job, satisfaction derived from the family and social life. People look forward to the success of their children as attention becomes focused …showed first 75 words of 932 total…

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