Comments by students of Springfield Convent of the Holy Rosary Senior School | South Africa

Student Comment Post Date
easygoing_sparrow I see both sides of this argument, I agree that being influenced by people around you means... Who should influence your vote? 06/2/26
intellectual_tangerine I think that the age of responsibility should match the age of voting because if you are... Sweden considers criminal responsibility at 13 06/2/26
proactive_panda_bear I chose housing affordability/ home ownership. Housing prices in Cape Town an area in South... Whose interests does democracy miss? 06/2/26
creative_aspect I agree because the party that is selected often affects pensioners, who are a big part of... What about a maximum age? 06/2/26
creative_aspect I really do think younger people are more easily influenced, not just for voting but in general.... Are young voters more easily influenced? 06/2/26
easygoing_sparrow I think the age we assume responsibility for serious crimes should not be the same as when we... Sweden considers criminal responsibility at 13 06/2/26
sceptical_owl I agree because I think you have addressed the complexities of this situation very well. While... What about a maximum age? 05/2/26
sceptical_owl I think it could be wise for countries to have a maximum voting age, as some older people can... What about a maximum age? 05/2/26
careful_strawberry I think countries should have a maximum voting age because voting should reflect the realities... What about a maximum age? 05/2/26
careful_strawberry A story circulating in Cape town this week captured my attention and I did some further... Competiton #3 - THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED 05/2/26
flowing_message I agree with this idea in my opinion. In South Africa, you are allowed to already start working... No vote, but still taxed? 05/2/26
careful_strawberry I think allowing all 16 & 17 year olds to vote would improve elections because it would bring... Should 16-year-olds help choose leaders? 05/2/26
easygoing_sparrow I've read many news stories on Trump, as I'm sure we all have, but one that especially affected... Competiton #3 - THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED 05/2/26
easygoing_sparrow I think countries should have a maximum voting age, as older people lose touch with current... What about a maximum age? 05/2/26
easygoing_sparrow I think there should be a maximum voting age, as older people do not reflect our... What about a maximum age? 05/2/26
marvellous_ostrich I think this is not fair judgement. Children are not the only ones that are easily influenced,... Are young voters more easily influenced? 05/2/26
amazing_jambul Many people assume that teenagers are more susceptible to misinformation found on the internet,... Should 16-year-olds help choose leaders? 04/2/26
fierce_swan I feel that a maximum voting age should be implemented because studies, such as Krosnick, J. A.... What about a maximum age? 04/2/26
crafty_location I think this is a fair concern because of rise of politicians beginning to make use of social... Are young voters more easily influenced? 04/2/26
easygoing_sparrow I think 16+ should vote, as they are part of the future and can bring in important views. We... Should 16-year-olds help choose leaders? 04/2/26