Individuals and groups who demonstrate they are at an advanced stage relative to their behaviour are typically classified as mature. Their experience influences their decisions in a positive way.

To some extent, maturity is related to age however variances in levels of maturity for individuals of the same age, or the age of a group – recent pr long running, can be wide so this is not an absolute measure.

Building Maturity

Maturity is a skill that can be embraced and developed proactively although it also  occurs by default.  That is, age will create a change in overall level of maturity.

The pace and magnitude of the change of the change can be influenced and the defaultor sub-conscious approach will not necessarily achieve the best results.

All of us can benefit by enhancing both our personal maturity as well as those of groups we participate in (e.g., the family group).  A key attribute of maturity is a well founded set of values

Encouraging Maturity

While self awarness of your own behaviours, against a template of social cultural expectations is how personal maturity can be nurtured, mentoring others and helping them expand their own level of maturity is a critical component of building mature groups.

Act in mature ways and others may imitate you (and they may not) however if you are not an example others opportunities to grow their maturity may be left to chance.

Your own level of maturity can be a barometer for others.  Likewise other peoples level of maturity can reflect in your actions.  Contributing to  overall maturity levels is everyones role.