Each view in this task makes a comparison: “The happiest” and “more happiness.”

The first view compares teenagerhood with other age groups. What is the difference? 

We can consider responsibilities as one factor. At this age, what is expected of teenagers? Studying! Right? Perhaps, making friends! We worry if our teenage son or daughter is lonely. And health! This age group is far from the health issues associated with old age, and let us not forget that fear of death does not play a colorful role when you are a teenager. Do you see why teenagerhood seems the happiest? Of course, the task says ‘most’ people because these comparisons do not apply to everyone. 

Now, let us look at the second view. It is also a comparison: “teenagerhood vs. adulthood.” Did you notice how older people look down on teenagers? They fall in love one day and break up the next. They rarely work or are grateful for what they have, such as a roof over their head or the food they eat. These are the thoughts that many adults have. And why? Adulthood is the period that allows an individual to design their own lives independently, set goals, and work hard to achieve them. That’s a lot of responsibility, but the reward is life satisfaction. For instance, becoming a homeowner requires years of backbreaking work and mortgage payments. But once you become a homeowner, you feel happy and satisfied. 

Now that we have examined the views comparatively, we must present our own opinion. Are these comparisons valid? Can we really name one period of life, happiest or happier? I do not think we can. As with many from abusive families, an unhappy teenager might become a happy adult. Or a very happy teenager might not be able to endure the hardships of adulthood and feel miserable. Too many variables are involved, and the choice is subjective. The answer can vary. Perhaps, on average, we experience some happiness in each period of life.