New York Times Article- Adultescent. By John Tierney
The main point of the article is that many Americans today are still living life adults. The name of people like them is called a Adultescent. These people are infatuated with video games and other childish entertainments like cartoons.
Adults in my opinion are more engrossed in video games today because the graphics and storylines of the games are geared at a older age group. The games are more realistic looking and sounding. Also, purchasing a game system and a few games is cheaper then going out Friday and Saturday night to a movie or a bar. People look for the most entertaining thing to do that requires the least amount of energy given.
Four million Americans between the ages of 24-35 are still living with their parents. They are not always happily residing there and some even have to share a room with a younger sibling.
Many of these people are living at home unwillingly. The article discusses that......
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