Why does 17 seem so much older than 16???

Question

Why does 17 seem so much older than 16???

Answer 1

When you were 16 you did all the things that a typical 16 yr.old would do, but now since you're 17 you're now wondering what you want to be after graduation! At 16 you were care-free,[and you were supposed to be], but now you're 17, and you start thinking where did my young years go, what do I do now? But you know it really isn't that bad of a crisis, because young man you have your whole life ahead of you, so whatever you decide to do, or not do is fine, because you really don't have to make any difficult decision about your life just yet! But soon, you will have to but for now, just enjoy your life, and have fun, doing things you want to do!Stop and smell the roses, and see what God made for all of us to enjoy!

Answer 2

Because teenagers are constantly changing.

Answer 3

Idk why but ive wonder this same thing. When my brother was 16 we was dating another 16 year old and then BAM hes 17 and her mom and dad made her break up with him because he was 17. I guess its because driving,more respablilty and stuff

Answer 4

I've always wondered that, it's weird at times when You find out You're 16 dating a guy the same age, then the next thing You know..

BAM!

He turns 17, and now he's old.

I've never really figured that out.

Answer 5

it doesn;'t. your still a little kid

Answer 6

Because when you're young one year makes a huge difference as opposed to when you're 50 you don't really change in one year.

Answer 7

What are you talking about??

Answer 8

I always thought that when I was 16 lol. When I actually turned 17, it didn't seem like a big difference anymore. It's weird. It might be because you are almost technically an adult. Who knows.

Answer 9

It does?

Answer 10

I think it's because of school. Most 17 year olds are in a higher grade than 16 year olds, and in school one grade level normally makes a difference. I don't think it would make much difference. I'm only 13, and I'm about 5 months younger than the rest of my friends, so when they are 17, I don't think it will be that much different. I mean, we're on the same maturity level. But once I get to 12th grade, I'd probably look at 11th graders, and think of them as little kids, even though I may be closer to their age than some of my friends. I think that's also why once you're older, the age gap suddenly seems to disappear. You'll have more in common then, without all that school stuff.

Answer 11

because 17 is 16+1