Everyone Wants To Turn 18... and It's Getting Creepy

Everyone’s in a rush to turn 18 but no one talks about what comes after. In this video essay, we explore how social media, culture, and capitalism have turned growing up into a performance. From teen influencers to the illusion of freedom, this is a deep dive into why our generation is obsessed with adulthood before even living their youth. I put my heart into this, thank you much for watching ❤️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelly_schol... 0:00 - Intro(Chapter 1) 5:22 - Chapter 2(where it all began) 12:48 - Chapter 3(The social media effect) 17:00 - Chapter 4(The reality check) 23:07 - a little rant(feeling the exact same at 18) 24:46 - that's all for day one 24:51 - hellooo! It's day 2(technically) 25:08 - Chapter 5(The Hypervisibility of Youth) 26:58 - being seen a a product 27:50 - Chapter 6( The Illusion of Freedom) 28:48 - Chapter 7(The Aftershock) 29:24 - Chapter 8(Why sre people so obsessed with turning 18) 30:17 - 1st half outro 32:22 - a major(mini) rant, enjoyyy 34:25 - OUTRO