"Maturity is the ability to respond to the environment in an appropriate manner." (Talukdar, Dr. Rita Rani; Das, Ms. Joysree, 2013). Everyone's behavior is based on age, own personality, and family dynamics. In the essay 'Students Need A Gap Year', Zacaria presents her point of view on the necessity of taking a gap year between high school and postsecondary education. She states, "Eighteen-year-olds are too immature to start college and university right after high school" (p.8). Nevertheless, as a mature student, I absolutely believe that students do not need a gap year, as they will continue to have poor management skills and no responsibilities. Proper management ability is a skill that is taught at home.
