Comments by students of Springfield Convent of the Holy Rosary Senior School | South Africa Student Comment Post Date Student: easygoing_sparrow Comment: I see both sides of this argument, I agree that being influenced by people around you means... Post: Who should influence your vote? Date: 06/2/26 Student: intellectual_tangerine Comment: I think that the age of responsibility should match the age of voting because if you are... Post: Sweden considers criminal responsibility at 13 Date: 06/2/26 Student: proactive_panda_bear Comment: I chose housing affordability/ home ownership. Housing prices in Cape Town an area in South... Post: Whose interests does democracy miss? Date: 06/2/26 Student: creative_aspect Comment: I agree because the party that is selected often affects pensioners, who are a big part of... Post: What about a maximum age? Date: 06/2/26 Student: creative_aspect Comment: I really do think younger people are more easily influenced, not just for voting but in general.... Post: Are young voters more easily influenced? Date: 06/2/26 Student: easygoing_sparrow Comment: I think the age we assume responsibility for serious crimes should not be the same as when we... Post: Sweden considers criminal responsibility at 13 Date: 06/2/26 Student: sceptical_owl Comment: I agree because I think you have addressed the complexities of this situation very well. While... Post: What about a maximum age? Date: 05/2/26 Student: sceptical_owl Comment: I think it could be wise for countries to have a maximum voting age, as some older people can... Post: What about a maximum age? Date: 05/2/26 Student: careful_strawberry Comment: I think countries should have a maximum voting age because voting should reflect the realities... Post: What about a maximum age? Date: 05/2/26 Student: careful_strawberry Comment: A story circulating in Cape town this week captured my attention and I did some further... Post: Competiton #3 - THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED Date: 05/2/26 Student: flowing_message Comment: I agree with this idea in my opinion. In South Africa, you are allowed to already start working... Post: No vote, but still taxed? Date: 05/2/26 Student: careful_strawberry Comment: I think allowing all 16 & 17 year olds to vote would improve elections because it would bring... Post: Should 16-year-olds help choose leaders? Date: 05/2/26 Student: easygoing_sparrow Comment: I've read many news stories on Trump, as I'm sure we all have, but one that especially affected... Post: Competiton #3 - THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED Date: 05/2/26 Student: easygoing_sparrow Comment: I think countries should have a maximum voting age, as older people lose touch with current... Post: What about a maximum age? Date: 05/2/26 Student: easygoing_sparrow Comment: I think there should be a maximum voting age, as older people do not reflect our... Post: What about a maximum age? Date: 05/2/26 Student: marvellous_ostrich Comment: I think this is not fair judgement. Children are not the only ones that are easily influenced,... Post: Are young voters more easily influenced? Date: 05/2/26 Student: amazing_jambul Comment: Many people assume that teenagers are more susceptible to misinformation found on the internet,... Post: Should 16-year-olds help choose leaders? Date: 04/2/26 Student: fierce_swan Comment: I feel that a maximum voting age should be implemented because studies, such as Krosnick, J. A.... Post: What about a maximum age? Date: 04/2/26 Student: crafty_location Comment: I think this is a fair concern because of rise of politicians beginning to make use of social... Post: Are young voters more easily influenced? Date: 04/2/26 Student: easygoing_sparrow Comment: I think 16+ should vote, as they are part of the future and can bring in important views. We... Post: Should 16-year-olds help choose leaders? Date: 04/2/26 < 1 2 3 4 5 >