Briefly summarize the positions of proponents and critics of the view that emerging adulthood is a distinct developmental period,  Identify the characteristics of emerging adults, the association of emerging adulthood with the availability of financial assistance from parents or others, and variation in the experience of emerging adulthood across SES groups and between developed and developing countries. Lastly, do you believe that emerging adulthood merits the status of a distinct developmental period? Why or Why Not?

Your response must be at least 300 words.