For example, Aly reported getting along much better with her parents after moving. Several research studies have shown that children experience less conflict and more adult conversations once they leave home; furthermore, studies also support Aly's assertion that she has become closer to her family since her move (Belsky, 2013). Additionally, Aly says she is happy with her career and life in general, but she is still exploring various options. According to James Marcia's identity statuses, Aly is currently in the moratorium category, or "is engaged in the exciting and healthy search for an adult self" (Belsky, 2013). Additionally, Aly has accomplished various life tasks ahead of societal norms, such as getting married and graduating from college. Because Aly completes these life tasks before her peers, she is considered outside of her age norms, or "too late or too early in the cultural calendar to accomplish the tasks of adult life" (Belsky , 2013). Additionally, Aly said she experienced difficulty when trying to find a job in her career field after college. The transition from school to work is becoming increasingly difficult, in part because large numbers of people are earning college degrees (Belsky,