Big Country Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Huddlers - Out of curiosity, and to help settle a "healthy discussion" on the topic, what ages do you consider to be "milestone" birthdays. Your input will be shared, and to prevent any bias, I'll not provide any more details surrounding the nature/circumstances of said 'healthy discussion". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Irish Doggy Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 16, 18, 21, 25, and every 5 year increment after 25. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNOWBOUND33 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 (edited) 1, 10, 13, 16, 18, 21 every 10 especially 60, 70, Edited January 24, 2012 by SNOWBOUND33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huzz Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 1, 10, 13, 16, 18, 21, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 101, 102, 103,104 cont...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 18,30,40,50,70,90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 1 - obvious 16 - driver's license 18 - adult 21 - then every new factor of 10 starting at 30, 40, 50 etc... I'd probably throw in 65 or whatever is the current retirement age although I'm not sure how exciting that is in the grad scheme of getting older. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joessfl Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 1, 10, 13, 16, 18, 21 every 10 especially 60, 70, This. And the bday guy/gal should be baking cupcakes for everyone at their work, retirement home, etc until they start losing it and using the wrong ingredients. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 1, 10, 13, 16, 18, 21 every 10 especially 60, 70, Yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 1, 10, 13, 16, 18, 21, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 (edited) For kids, I think we tend to make a big deal out of certain birthdays, not because anything changes legally (in terms of what they can/can't do), but just because they're kids (and it's exciting to them). Examples: 1 - Pretty obvious, although at that age, they don't really understand what the fuss is all about. All they see is cake and frosting. 10 - Not sure this is a milestone, but it's sort of a big deal to reach double digits. 13 - Officially a "teenager" 16 - Able to drive Others (and this certainly depends on the family or individual's interpretation): 18 - Adulthood (Ability to use tobacco, vote, gamble, join military, etc.) 21 - You can LEGALLY drink 30 - Nice round number that means you're getting old 40 - Nice round number that means you're getting older (this one is getting WAY too close for me) 50 - Nice round number that means it's all downhill from there 60 - Nice round number that means you're getting even older 65 - Retirement / Social Security After that, I think we tend to celebrate (or at least make a bigger deal) in 5-year increments, rather than 10 (75, 80, 85, etc.). Edit: Just wanted to add that it seems like more and more people are retiring earlier than what used to be considered the "standard" (65), so although 65 is still a round numbered birthday to celebrate, it's not nearly as significant (in many cases) as celebrating the point at which the person actually retires. Edited January 24, 2012 by Gopher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 every year from say 1-10, because let's face it, that's when birthdays are REALLY a big deal. then, like everyone else seems to be saying, 16, 18, 21, 30 and each 10 year increment thereafter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt770 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 1, 10, 16, 18, 21, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100+ Also, I was born on the 12th, and when I turned "12 on the 12th" my mom and aunts said that was a big deal. I've never heard anyone else say it's a milestone when your age matches your birthday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNOWBOUND33 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 1, 10, 16, 18, 21, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100+ Also, I was born on the 12th, and when I turned "12 on the 12th" my mom and aunts said that was a big deal. I've never heard anyone else say it's a milestone when your age matches your birthday. Yeah I never heard of it until I met my wife. They call it your "Golden Birthday". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt770 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Yeah I never heard of it until I met my wife. They call it your "Golden Birthday". Oh wow, my family's not into that kinky stuff, I just got a new bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 16, 18, 21, 25, and every 5 year increment after 25. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Yeah I never heard of it until I met my wife. They call it your "Golden Birthday". My mother always did that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 1, 10, 13, 16, 18, 21, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100+ this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayItAintSoJoe Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 1 - Pretty obvious, although at that age, they don't really understand what the fuss is all about. All they see is cake and frosting.10 - Not sure this is a milestone, but it's sort of a big deal to reach double digits. 13 - Officially a "teenager" 16 - Able to drive 18 - Adulthood (Ability to use tobacco, vote, gamble, join military, etc.) 21 - You can LEGALLY drink 30 - Nice round number that means you're getting old 40 - Nice round number that means you're getting older (this one is getting WAY too close for me) 50 - Nice round number that means it's all downhill from there 60 - Nice round number that means you're getting even older 65 - Retirement / Social Security After that, I think we tend to celebrate (or at least make a bigger deal) in 5-year increments, rather than 10 (75, 80, 85, etc.). This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Pimp Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 OK, is that enough info for you BC? When do we get to help settle the "healthy discussion"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTed46 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 1, 16 (for girls), 18, 21, 30, 40, 50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Country Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 It is interesting to see the difference in answers between the male dominated Huddle and my wife's female dominated facebook friends. Main difference is that a lot of them included the age 5 as a milestone (and my wife wanted to claim 7 as a milestone, as it sounds old). I'll share this thread with her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby's Hubby Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 1 - obvious16 - driver's license 18 - adult 21 - then every new factor of 10 starting at 30, 40, 50 etc... I'd probably throw in 65 or whatever is the current retirement age although I'm not sure how exciting that is in the grad scheme of getting older. this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNOWBOUND33 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Oh wow, my family's not into that kinky stuff, I just got a new bike. Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Couch Potatoe Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 1, 10, 13, 16, 18, 21, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100+ yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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