Though it’s often said that Millennials are delaying adulthood, one expert says it’s actually a “’myth that the transition to adulthood was more seamless and smoother in the past.’” Still, the pressure to “become an adult” has many young people struggling.

Though it’s often said that Millennials are delaying adulthood, one expert says it’s actually a “’myth that the transition to adulthood was more seamless and smoother in the past.’” Still, the pressure to “become an adult” has many young people struggling. As one 28-year-old tells The Atlantic, “Being a Millennial and trying to adult is wildly disorienting. I can't figure out if I'm supposed to start a non-profit, get another degree, develop a wildly profitable entrepreneurial venture, or somehow travel the world and make it look effortless online.” (The Atlantic)