Asked by: Cristel Gentges
Asked in category: family and relationships, parenting teens
Last Updated: 9th Sep 2024

What can you do when you are 18 years old in the United States?

You can use if you're 18 years old.
  • Vote.
  • Sue or be sued
  • You can open a bank account under your name.
  • Do your job professionally in another country.
  • Participate on a jury.
  • Get a tattoo.
  • Purchase cigarettes and tobacco.
  • You can buy and consume alcohol at a bar.



Keep this in mind, what can 18-year-olds do for entertainment?

  • Things to do as a grownup when you turn 18
  • #1 Drive all night without a curfew. You've been wanting to take that road trip with your friends for years.
  • #2 Get a tattoo.
  • #3 Donate blood.
  • #4 Get into extreme sports.
  • #5 Buy fireworks
  • #6 Buy spray paint.
  • #7 Buy tobacco or cigarettes.

What can you do when you are 18 years old in California?

  • You can enter into binding contracts, such as leases, opening bank account, and applying for loans. However, you might still need a cosigner to get the loan.
  • You can buy or sell real estate, stock and other property.
  • You cannot marry without the written consent of your parents or guardian.
  • Sue or be sued

These are the instructions from your parents on what you should do when you turn 18.

Your child is legally considered an adult when they reach the age of 18 and can be held responsible for their actions instead of their parents. They cannot break the law, but 18 is not an excuse for them. You can still be tried as an adult and can do whatever you want.

What advice would your 18-year-old self need?

Advice to My 18-year-old Self

  • Breathe and keep your eyes open.
  • You can ground yourself in dignity, grace.
  • Be open to changing your expectations.
  • You'll always know how to make money.
  • Give up on your job.
  • You will always be a drifter.
  • People will be your greatest resource.
  • Listen. Listen. Listen.