Emerging into Adulthood Late

I can definitely relate to this article as I am now 25 and have not reached any of the milestones.  I am not worried though, as times have changed and I see that starting a full life at age 28 and later is nothing to be ashamed about.  To think that in the 60s and 70s, by my age I should already be married and have a full time job, moved out and preparing for kids is kind of a crazy thought.  I believe the change has a lot to do with the education required for jobs.  This is definitely true in my case, majoring in radiology in this day is completely different from doing it in the 80s and 90s.  My uncle who is now a radiology specialist, started out as just a transporter in the hospital.  He gained interest in radiology and entered a program, graduating quickly and landing a job at a great hospital.  I wouldnt say it was a breeze for him, but I do believe the whole process was a lot easier for him.  I showed him my applications and he was completely overwhelmed at all the things that are now required.  Loads of prerequisites, volunteer hours, familiarity, interviews with actual doctors, and quiz questions all for just a CHANCE at getting into the program.  When he applied, all he had to do was have maybe 3 science classes and an interest in radiology with very little competition of applicants.  Now this is not everybody's reason for late blooming, but this is my personal story and why I believe that starting my life after age 27 doesnt seem like such a fearful thing to do.
Although I believe this is the new normal, not everyone shares the same views.  I have many friends who have already finished school and have full time jobs, and some even married and living on their own already.  These are the lucky few who have had everything work out for them right on time.  Others have finished school, knocking out one of the milestones, but have been searching and applying for jobs for years with no success.  Without a job, many of the later milestones cannot be achieved.  Some have no means of even getting married because they just want to have fun in their 20s and believe settling down is reserved for 30s.  No longer are these milestones a time sensitive checklist, but now they have become lifelong goals.  Times have definitely changed, and everyone has their own ideas of the perfect time to live.