The 10 experiences that help make you an adult, according to parents

The top 10 influential experiences that today’s parents believe help young people in the transition from adolescence to adulthood.

1 Learning to drive 39%

2 Leaving home for the first time 29%

3 Going on holiday without parents 28%

4 Your first job or part-time job 27%

5 Going to university 23%

6 Your first relationship 22%

7 Travelling/gap year 17%

8 Having a passion or interest outside of school 16%

9 Joining a youth club or youth programme 12%

10 Drinking alcohol for the first time 9%

Source: National Citizen Service

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