The social clock has changed significantly over the last few decades. In the past, people were expected to follow a more rigid timeline for life events such as marriage, having children, and retirement. Now, people are more likely to delay or even forgo these traditional milestones, and instead pursue their own individual paths. People are also more likely to pursue multiple careers, and to take time off for travel or other pursuits. This has led to a more flexible social clock, where people are free to make their own decisions about when to pursue certain life events.
