Age restrictions
This discussion was inspired by jubilant_accordion of Rhemaville Christian Academy in Nigeria, who wanted to start a discussion about age restrictions. They have won five stars for having their idea published!
Look at the following actions – they all have age restrictions, although the rules differ around the world.
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Voting in an election
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Going to prison
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Learning about the news
Over to you!
- What should the age limit be for each of these actions?
- Should each country have to agree on the same age limits? Why or why not?
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The age limit for Voting in my opinion should be 18 because then you will have a basic understanding of why excatly you want to vote for he/she. For going to prision i belive that it should also have the age 18 because Most crime happen with adults and if a kid gets sent to jail they might get bullied ar be disturbed constantly.Finnaly for learning the news i fel like it should be any age because wanting to know what happend or is happing around you most of the time is benifiacal so you can see the results and if possible make a change in the wold.These are the age i belive these situatons would land in and im intrested to see everyone's results.
I disagree because... I think the voting each should start from 17, not just 18. A 17-year-old can make decisions and should have a seat in voting. Young minds deserve a chance to express their opinion Because they can be able to make their own choices.
I disagree with this comment as voting at 17 is the same thing as voting at 18, the age difference is only by one year. Although, I understand your perspective as you would like to participate in voting to express your opinion. Even so, I think that even some 18-year-olds now might not even be mature enough to vote; some of them just vote to vote as they don't really care for it. Voting has a big impact in our country and depending on who we vote on it could change our lives. All in all, I believe that we should stick to the age restrictions as they are made for a reason.
I agree with you precious swan becaus a 17 year old is just as smart with politics and its not like you will learn every single thing about voting in one year and 17 year olds can be able to make their own decisions if they want to
Well great_blueberry
Even thought some 17 year-olds might be as educated in politics as 18 year olds or even more educated, many aren’t. A majority of the teens as well as even people in their early 20s in many countries don’t know much about politics since younger generations have been more focused on things that don’t affect the economy. Often times older generations would vote more, know more about the government as well as economy, and even know more about the people in there countries as a whole. Circling back to 17 year olds being educated, many 17 year olds can be educated in many subjects including politics, but oftentimes their education can be biased since almost every source to learn about politics can be or is biased in some way.
I strongly disagree with you because the age limit should be 18 and I'm pretty sure the government have a specific reason for making the age limit 18. And it is also said that when you are 18 your an adult you have the right at that age to make your decision and to do whatever you think is right for you without asking any body but it's also not bad if you ask some one for advice which will benefit you. I think that every country should make their age limit 18 because you have become matured at that age and you know what is right and wrong for us.
Why do you think 18 is the best age to mark adulthood? Can you find any facts that support this?
Hey mam tiff if you notice that many countries in the world have 18 is best age to mark adulthood. But it's absolutely wrong Because many countries like Malaysia, Kuwait, Cameroon also set the legal age of majority in 21 or even more. Because to complete their education and to learn some adulthood responsibilities.
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I said so because 18 means " reaching the age of majority". 18 is also considered a full matured or fledged adult with rights and responsibilities.
Whoever is 18 is not anymore considered a teen he or she is considered an adult because you can decide what you want without someone deciding it for you.
In my country Nigeria the constitution of the federal Republic of Nigeria provides eighteen(18) years as the age of majority at this age you can get a drivers license, voters card and many more.
I hope my comment has convinced you and not confuse you.
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I disagree with you great_blueberry because, The age limit for voting should be 18 because at eighteen in some countries people are drafted into the military or army to fight. They should have the right to vote for who they want as their president.
I'm not sure about this because, In my own country, once you get to the age of 18, you are not regarded or addressed as teenager any longer so I don't think it is ideal for a 17 years old citizen to cast a vote. The government has a reason for the age restriction.
I totally agree with you because 17 can never be regarded as the age of majority because you can only start driving when you have a driving license and you can only own it when you are 18. And for voters card you can only decide who you think is going to improve the country or state by voting is still eighteen but if you think 17 is the right age please could you state how.
I disagree with you because the age limit for voting should be 18 because from 18 upwards you are considered as an adult and you are responsible for your own offences or crimes you commit.
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I disagree because... The age limit for voting should be 21 because when a person is 21 he/she could be out of the university, has a job and is also paying taxes.
I think this comment is true and that the decision making of 18 and over should be changed and that young minds should have a say in the voting society.This is also big because 49% of young minds aged from 17 can make a say and a vote in the community.
I agree with you because in my country we also vote at the age of 18 . Even though we are used to these sayinng age is just a number we should still follow the age restrictions.
I agree with you polite pomegranate. But what I feel is that as long as you are a matured individual and understand the laws and rules of politics and you are able to make a decision for yourself, you can participate in elections.
I'm not really sure about what you are saying because in my country, children have suffered in terms of governance because when it comes to elections it is only adults by the age of 18 and above that are allowed to vote which from my perspective I feel that children have been cheated because for example when there is poverty it is all people that will feel it both adults and children which I feel children suffer it the most because when there is bad economy in the country because of poor governance there will be poverty which when there is poverty children will not be able to go to school because of lack of school fees which will lead to a society filled with uneducated people.
In essence, what I am trying to say is that the age of voting should try and be reduced down to the age of 14. Although yes people may say that they are not yet matured to be able to make decisions but I feel that we should give them the chance because I feel they should start learning now on how to carry out major decisions like voting.
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Do you think that children aged 14 would be influenced by their parents voting decisions?
I disagree because 14 year old can be independent but also very silly like I have seen couple of 14 year olds messing around and doing silly things.
I agree because... children at the age of 14 have been listening to thier parents for over 13 years why do they have to stop there now.
I strongly disagree because of the fact that to vote, you need to understand who you are voting for. When doing many things, children the age of 14 do not do their research. This would lead to the child voting for someone just because someone else told them to or because of information being spread by social media. In many cases this information is not true, which could lead to the teenager voting for someone when they do not know the intentions of.
What age do you think would be a more appropriate age to vote at?
I think that at least 21 is a more appropriate age. At 21 most people are mature enough to do research on politics before voting. 21 is also the legal age for most things, one example being drinking. 21 is also the age where people really are responsible. With being responsible, adults are less likely to believe misleading information. They are likely to do their research before believing things that they've heard on social media. This is one of the key factors that make them more fit to vote.
I personally believe that 16 is the appropriate age to vote.
Hello Eva @ Topical Talk
what I have to say is that yes what you are saying is true the 14-year-olds can be influenced by their parents because I personally feel they have not reached a certain age that they are fully independent. based on research most 14-year-olds are still under the roof of their parents so they can easily key into whatever their parents are saying because they are not yet fully matured. Although some young people have phones or gadgets that expose them to the internet which from there, they can decide to choose who they want to vote during an election.
In conclusion what I am trying to say is that most '14' year olds can be influenced by their parents' decisions.
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In some cases yes. 14 year olds have no say in their own life, they've barely even started making their own decisions at that age. I know I'm younger than that, but young people can be swayed to easily believe in things.
I fully agree with you because... In my opinion the age limit of voting should be approximately 15-16 years because at the age of 16 years a person becomes fully matured to understand the things around him/her and right to vote should be given to these age years.further, about the prison so I think whoever is doing the crime (of whatever the age limit) they should go to jail whatever the age of the person is.. crime is crime ..if not going to jail, then some of the punishments should be given to the criminal.. lastly, I would like add about the age limit for learning the news .. so I think this should be allowed to 12+ so that they they get aware about the information..
I personally think that everybody should be able to know the news but people should moderate these sites making sure children don't access them and change their opinions on things just because of a little website.
I strongly disagree with you because the age 16 year is not the mature age for voting there are lot of things out there about voting and election that the 16 year olds might not know,politics is a very very dangerous game and the law said that"when a citizen is 18 above is a fully mass chord person and is allowed to make any decisions in their life without seeking advice from any other person on the age restriction for prison is meant to be 17 above.
I agree with you but you shouldn't forget that 15-16 years is matured time But not fully. And if you think that 15-16 years is fully matured time. But they will need further education about the world. And in my country there is only legal age of doing work is 18+ and if there is any shopperkepper that he's servant is less than 18. He need to go to jail. And the legal age is marriage is also more than 21 so a person is not fully matured in 15-16 years old.
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I do not think that they will be influenced by their parent's voting decision because they feel that at this age, they are explicitly aware that they are now teenagers and they will want to now be independent so they feel that they are all grown up to take their own decisions. They might feel overwhelmed that they were under their parent's control since childhood so now that they are teenagers, they will not want to allow their parents to still control them. I also feel that at this age since they want to be independent, they might find an interest in making their own voting decisions and in politics. This is because they will realize that some things in the economy are not going on smoothly due to a particular person so they will want to put things right by voting for the right person who they might think will do the job properly and can also persuade others to take that same decision. At this age, they will notice things plainly and will not allow people to interfere in their voting decision making enabling them to be non- biased and voting for the person that can do the job properly and not the person that they like.
Definitely. At home, when parents share their opinions, the teens listen. Sometimes, they think similarly to their parents, without even realizing. In some households, the parents might even tell the teens to vote with what they, the parents, choose. To me, this does not seem fair. I understand that in villages affected by poverty there might be some 14 year olds ready to sincerely vote, but it is still not all of them. Children from bigger cities are more likely to not even be politically informed. What I mean by that is that those kids are more immature, more childish. They are probably not even interested in politics. So, those teenagers shouldn't be voting. If they do, then there's a big risk that they will vote for someone randomly. Also, I don't think that they should be rushed to grow up and mature so quickly. Voting in an election brings a lot of responsibility and a lot of pressure. So by now, I can see four main groups of teens which would have to vote:
1. Those who will be influenced by their parents
2. Those from poor villages who actually wish to get properly involved
3. Those from big cities that won't care that much
4. Those who aren't ready yet to, but who do their best to make the right choice
If all the teens are divided like this, I don't think that it would be fair for them to get involved. I believe that at 18 years old, they will have a better approach to this, because they will have learned more about their needs, but also others. They will be harder to influence and will be able to tell if someone is lying to them.
I don't really think so because the parents usually cannot influence their children at 14 because they considered their children from 13 years as teenagers and some tee agers feel that they aren't meant to be told what to do by their parents because they feel too big that they can make their decisions.
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Hi Eva!
Yes, I think children who are only 14 years old would be highly influenced by their parents. These children haven't even lived and seen the world yet. They are still in their early teens and their mind still cannot understand many facts. Their range of understanding is limited and therefore their votes would be unfair. The parents of these children would influence the kids and voting would not be fair.
I partially agree with you supportive_wildcat, the reason being is that yes, it is true that only children of 18+ should be allowed to vote. The reason being is that as you said, they will will have the basic understanding and an explainable reason of why the want to vote for a particular person. If it was somebody underaged, most of them won't have a particular reason for voting for a specific reason. Moreover, if children under 18 vote, they might be presured or convinced by their parents to vote for someone else, because at that age they might be indecisive.
Secondly, I agree with you that there should not be any age restrictions when it comes to learning about the news. It is a good habit to keep yourself updated and know what is happening in the world, plus you don't know what you might learn from it, thus I agree with you about having no age restrictions in learning about the news.
Lastly, I would like to disagree with you about having people of only 18+ going to jail, this is because a crime is a crime, and the law state that any violation of the law shall be punished. Last year a 14 year old boy stabbed someone 114 times, and he was arrested, do you think if the police did not arrest him because he was too young he would stop killing people? He wanted to know how it felt to kill someone, so of course he will do it again, if he had the chance to do so, thus I think it should not only people of 18+ that should go to jail.
I agree because... In voting people should know which type of of political party they vote for because if voting is 13+ they might not know fully of which political party the people they want to vote for. And for the fact you said 18+ should go to prison I also agree because if also is from 13+ because they might get bullied and they may feel uncomfortable being the youngest one among many dangerous criminals. So I respectfully and agree with you in this comment you posted.
I agree because if people under 18 started to vote they might be persuaded easily to get votes so if the voting age was under 18 I believe it should be 16 or higher. This is so people can get a basic understanding of who they are voting for like supportive_wildcat says.
I disagree with you supportive_wildcat. Voting release on maturity, and many countries set the minimum age of 18 for some reason. Regarding imprisonment, separate facilities exist for elderly and juvenile offenders, recognising age difference is rehabilitation. While news consumption is open to all ages, contents should be age -appropriate. Age consideration are essential in determining rights and responsibility like voting and imprisonment.
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I disagree because... Even people of age 17 can participate in election because you said that election is based on maturity and the people of 17 are as matured. The difference between thier maturity is just a little.
Hello Optimistic_meteor, I would like to clarify my comment because it's like you don't understand my comment. So what I mean to say is that maturity doesn't have to do with age, a 10 year-old can be very mature meaning that he responsibly knows whatever he is doing, but some people take a longer time to do that. Also in schools polls and votes are allowed because some teachers allow voting in roles like class-monitors, head boy, etc. I hope I have cleared the doubts.
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But you never mentioned this in your first comment but I am still on my opinion. Just like great blueberry said, you cannot learn voting in a year. By the time they reach 18, they are already used to participating in election.
I disagree with you because age 17 is an age of teens and they are not yet matured so sometimes cannot make the right decision in most cases. Also, according tohttps://trailscarolina.com/blog/teen-mistakes-theyre-important development/#:~:text=Teen%20mistakes%20are%20a%20critical,for%20becoming%20successful%20in%20adulthood, teens mistakes are a critical part of developing into a capable young adult. Just imagine an election in which the majority are teens, well there is a chance that the teens will probably make a mistake and choose the candidates that will favour them.
I just say that teens should not be able to vote in elections or in major things especially 17 year olds.
Yes supportive_wildcat, I support you that the age for voting should be 18 because at the age of 18 it is assumed that you should have basic knowledge and understanding of the political system adopted in their country therefore you should be able to vote wisely and maturely. But on the aspect of going to prison I think that a child of any age could be taken to prison so far the child is able to reasoning and knows the right and wrong thing to do. We were made to see that a prison is a correctional Centre so it is not a necessity for the child to be bullied because he/she can be kept with his/her age group.
I partially agree with you. As I agree that the eligible age for voting across the globe should be 18 because I believe that at the age of 18 people are mature enough ,have enough knowledge of politics and have an understanding of their surroundings and are not lured easily by someone's thought, but I don't agree with the age of going to the prison and that crimes are committed by the adults some the most heinous crimes are committed by young kids or juveniles yes one alternative could be that the make juvenile jail where only these criminals are kept . Last but not the least learning about the news has no age restrictions since age is just a number
I agree because... At the age of 18 people have basic education and understanding regarding the procedure, regarding politics and more. If, the age of a person is less than 18, they may not have proper education, knowledge, experience and they may not be mature. Additionally, proper decision making is also required, which comes with experience and knowledge. By the age of 18, people don't have a lot of experience, but a limited experience, which people may not have at 14 or 15 years of age. And if a person wishes to engage in politics (voting), experience is required to choose the leader on the basis of what the leaders did in past, was the leader legally correct, etc.
Consequently, age restrictions are needed for better outcomes, but I agree, for learning there should be no age bar, and so, for news, there should be no age restrictions.
I agree because... First of all, At 18, individuals are considered legal adults in many countries, granting the right to vote at this age aligns with the concept of legal adulthood and the assumption that individuals at this stage are capable of making informed decisions. Second of all, by setting the voting age 18 , societies aim to ensure that voters have reached a level of maturity and cognitive development sufficient to understand the issues at stake and make informed decision. Last of all, it strikes a balance between recognizing the rights of young adults to participate in democratic process and ensuring that they are sufficiently mature and informed to do so responsibly.
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I totally agree with your perspective and I also believe that the age at which people should be able to vote in elections ought to be 18 as this is the time when they start thinking compliantly and they become spiritually and phycologically complete and capable to distinguish healthy standards. Moreover, like you said yourself, I also concur that the age limit for going to prison should be 18 because when they are younger they have no idea of what they are doing. On the contrary when they become older they are more responsible of their actions, the consequences and has to be punished. Lastly, I also think that people should be acknowledged about news worldwide at any age because although when they are young they don't utterly perceive the situations, it is pivotal for them to just be aware in irder to have an opinion.
I agree because... In my country you are only allowed to vote at the age of 18 because by that time you have your full sense and you can even get married by that time.And for going to jail,18 and above are the ones in jail 'cause,they are the fully matured ones and have the opportunity to do anything.People that are not teens get preaching from their parent or other good people because if they are taken to jail they will be maltreated or even be beaten to death.For learning news,it should any age because,learning how to develop and bring peace to the nation is everyone's responsibility.
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Hello supportive_wildcat!
I totally agree with you because, for voting, a 18-year old person is mature enough to understand what politic party wants to lead his country. For going to prison I also agree because a 14-year old kid can be in danger if he meets the most dangerous criminals in the prison. For learning the news I also think that there's no specific age because everyone have the rights to know what is happening around her/him.
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Hi,
I think that each country should agree on the same age limits for different activities because not being on the same page can affect people around the world a lot. Countries agreeing on the same age limit or range for activities withholds a lot of benefits, for instance, It can help in ensuring that children and teenagers are protected from activities and programs that may serve as a threat or that may be harmful to their physical and mental health. It can also help with a major problem which is age discrimination and it can help to ensure that everyone gets equal access to opportunities regardless of their age, Because in places like my country children are admitted into their various classes based on the intellectual abilities and capacity and also based on their degree of maturity, so you may tend to find children of nine or ten years in like the seventh grade or even the eighth grade but in cases where they are to move or transfer to schools in other countries whose age limits is not the same with that of Nigeria's they may have to be taken back to classes they have gone through already, I have this friend who was my classmate also, she moved to UK of recent and now because of how their age limit differs from ours she was taken two classes back and now she is my junior, this has also happened to some of my seniors to travelled abroad to , some of them have become my classmates now. This is one of the disadvantages or demerits of having different age ranges around the world. An additional advantage is that having the same age limits around the world can help to break down regulations and make it easier for people to comprehend what is expected of them in different countries or even make it easier for them knowing that it won't be a different system and reducing the risk of having to adapt to a different system than they are used to. For example World Health Organization (WHO) recommended that children and teenagers aged 5-17 years should engage in at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity daily, but, because of our different age limits and what different countries find the right age to do something WHO stated that " more than 80% of adolescents and 27% of adults do not meet WHO's recommended levels of physical activity". I feel that these should be reasons that motivate the world to come together and agree on suitable and adequate age ranges that are acceptable by the people and will also make people comfortable where ever they go.
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I think it would be beneficial if all the countries in the world agreed on the same age limits for stuff like driving, voting, drinking, and so on. Because right now, it's kind of messed up that different countries have different rules for how old you have to be to do certain things. It can affect people a lot, especially if they travel or move to another country. Like, it can change how they get around, how they get involved in politics, how they take care of their health, and how they fit in with other people. It would be much easier and fairer if everyone followed the same age limit policy, don't you think?
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I agree because... you have made good points about why all countries have to agree on the same age limit. In addition to what you have said ,the age limit is causing a big problem in the world, imagine a student of fifteen years old can not gain admission into college in Nigeria, meanwhile other students of the same age in other countries have graduated from college and achieving great things in life . A student will have to wait until he is sixteen years old before gaining admission into college in Nigeria . I will advise that it will be better if all countries abide by the same age limit.
I strongly support this idea. Having the whole world set to a standard this will help in the unity between youths. Imagine being able to travel anywhere just to see that it is just like home, the joy that will be in your heart knowing that they honor your age just like home.
Age really is just a number as maturity doesn't depend on your age maturity entails with the way you respond to the different situations thrown at you in life.
Having a standard in all the world will provide increased more travelling for the young ones helping them experience different environment without problems.
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rhetorical goat, I agree with you it would really benefit people from other countries, for example, in Senegal the acceptable age for marriage is 16, so let's say a 20-year-old Senegalese man marries a 16-year-old Senegalese woman, if the both of them travel to a country like America, the man can get arrested by the police, because in America the law states that you can only get married with someone who is 18 years old or higher.
This is why I agree with you that everyone should follow the same age limit policy.
Hi,
In my opinion, the voting age should be 19 as by then, people's minds are developed enough to choose the best candidate. For going to prison, I believe the age limit should be 10 because kids at that age understand that breaking the law is wrong, and facing consequences is necessary. Regarding learning about the news, 13 seems suitable, as it's when people typically grasp newscasters' messages. Not all countries should have the same age limits because each nation has unique rules, making it challenging to establish a universal constitution. It's crucial to consider diverse perspectives when setting such age-related regulations.
I support your idea because... when people have approached 19, they have a sense of maturity and are ready to vote because of their past experiences guiding the choices they make this will help in the immense development of nations and towns as people will know what is and is not good for them.
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I totally agree with you on the fact that children should be exposed to current world affairs at a younger so they dont end up growing with a corrupt mindset however , children should not be confined in jails at an early age because if we take it into consideration that we have been young at some point we made silly mistakes such as stealing some petty money from our parents wallets but, from then on we have been taught valuable lessons that have natured us into amicable and reasonable grown ups. So my question is was there need for confinement , harsh punishments because thats what a prison is basically for. All in all there are other ways to teach limitations
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I agree with you on the voting age but for going to prison or facing the law for children....,the fact is that children at the age of 10 would not be fully grown up in terms of mental and emotional state according to their family background.The problem comes from the family first,how they train the child,what they've taught him or her about the law so the consequences should not only be directed to the children but also to the parents or guardians
I disagree that you should be 13 to see the news as i believe that any age group should know about the news. From very young ages, we won't be able to understand, but I think that we should understand most of the news from the age of at least 6. However, i do agree that 19 is a suitable voting age as during our teenage years we are known to take more risks and perhaps be more immature. In regards to the law, i do agree to an extent however some children at 10 may still not fully know what is and isn't allowed. Of course, they will still know most common things like murder and theft.
I agree because in our country U.S.A, it is not irregular for teens to do heinous crimes and receive no punishment because they are underage. So I agree with you that the age minimum for going to prison should be 10, because kids need to know what not to do young in order to stay out of prison.
I would agree for voting to have age restrictions because many young children may not even know about the person who they are voting for,but should have age restrictions, I personally would say that 18 is the right and standard age for voting because by that age the individual is almost an adult and has the mindset of an adult because the person is beginning to see how life is and is exposed to information though news.
I would go against having age limits to listening to news because the individual needs to know about the happenings in the society, because this helps children to be able to know how the world is and how to manipulate through its challenges, it also important for news not to have age restrictions so that children can be able to know the proper things to ask their parents for and to be able to gather knowledge, for example, a child that watches or reads news will ask his parents for internet access to be able to do research and widen his knowledge on what has captivated his mind in the news. News not having age restrictions can help children to make their career choices and work towards it early because they may have seen others in that field of study in the news.
I am not sure about the age restriction of children going to prison because children can be used to commit crimes and go unpunished because they are not going to prison and if children learn this at a tender age, they will become criminals because something learnt as a child is usually hard to erase, this leads to high crime rate in the society because they have accepted crime as a norm. But if children go to prison because of crime, they may be treated harshly, which makes them to think of the world as a bad place and think of how to escape, if which is successful will plan to take revenge on the government agencies and become criminals. So to this problem, let children go to prison depending on the gravity of their offence and parents should be careful with the friends children make and give them some restrictions to their usage of the internet, also children should be taught that crime is punishable.
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I agree with voting at the age of 18. Many people say you can start voting at the age of 17 but I really think that isn't correct since 17 isn't an adult yet and you really haven't learned about voting nor they haven't gotten out of school yet.
The age limit for voting should be 18 because 18 year olds are more responsible than anyone under 18. They may know more about politics than someone who is 16 or 15. The age limit for jail should be 16. They should understand that breaking the law is wrong by that age. Someone who may be 12 or 13, they might not understand that because they are not as mature as a 16 year old. The age limit to learn about the news should be 12. I believe that a 12 year old should be able to understand at least some of the stuff that happens on the news. It is also a great way to learn what is going on in the world.
I strongly disagree with you because nowadays, the knowledge of 12 to 13 year olds and 16 year old is almost equal. They now know almost everything you might not expect them to know so I feel that the age limit for voting can be 14 because at this stage, they will learn how to make their decisions without being influenced by their parents on who to vote for.I also feel that people around 15 years should go to prison because this will help them learn how to be responsible for their mistakes. Lastly, I feel that children around 11 years should learn about the news so that they can know what is happening in their community.
I disagree because science shows that the brain does not fully develop until age 23, meaning 23 year olds would be more responsible than anyone under 23 (including 18 year olds). Not only that but with current social media, 12 and 13 years old can be as mature or even more mature than 16 year olds. This can be seen in the influx of Gen Alpha (starting year 2010) influencers online who are spending thousands on makeup, skin care, and stuff of that sort despite not being 'mature enough'.
Although, I do agree with your opinion that the age limit to learn about news should be 12. Kids under 12 shouldn't need to worry about the disasters going on life as they should enjoy their childhood.
What are your sources for your statistics used?
My sources for my statistics include the National Institute of Mental Health, where I figured out there was in fact a slight flaw in my reasoning. I figured out the brain does not fully develop until age 25 but does stop growing at age 23 and I apologize for the mistake.
As for the statistics for Gen Alpha, I have two studies. One can be accessed through Britannica and was done by Stephen Eldridge under the title "Generation Alpha" (https://www.britannica.com/topic/Generation-Alpha) where it states, "much of Generation Alpha will be online from birth."
My last source is an interview with EDS's (Education Development Center) Shelley Pasnik about the exposure of technology to children is becoming more common at a common age and can be found posted by Katie Bishop under the title "Kids getting older younger: Are children growing up too fast?" (https://www.edc.org/are-kids-growing-faster)
I truly agreed with your comment, till you said: Kids under 12 shouldn't need to worry about the disasters going on life as they should enjoy their childhood. You are never too young to face life. The earlier you learn about the struggles in life, the much more you become a pro at it. Even many people under 12 are taking part of the topical talk, and it helps them know more. Aren't problems discussed in the topical talk, but it prepares children for the struggles in life they will face and helps them to be able to learn how to communicate. Like I said before: You are never too young to face life.
I disagree because you said: science shows that the brain does not fully develop until age 23, meaning 23-year-olds would be more responsible than anyone under 23 (including 18 year olds). I know because you are right but just because your brain has not fully developed it does not mean it has not developed at all. Their brain is still developed enough for stuff like voting and more. And you also said: Gen Alpha influencers online who are spending thousands on makeup, skin care, and stuff of that sort despite not being 'mature enough'. Like seriously, the same money you claim they are wasting that is the same money they are gaining for their posts. The is an influencer online who's eight-year-old daughter is obsessed with makeup, but yet it makes her millions because people like to see kids do stuff grown-ups mostly do and she has gotten other opportunities for her talent. It also makes their kids to learn to follow their dreams.
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I disagree because there are Gen Alpha children who are not influencers online. Besides that, child influencers are not super ethical. Influencers deal with a lot of despicable fans who do not respect their boundaries (for example, how Mitski has taken several breaks due to fans making her uncomfortable) and the situations are just worse for child influencers because of their young age. Not only that but there have also been family influencers who have gotten arrested due to exploitation. I myself do not feel comfortable enough to talk about any of these topics in detail but this is just the tip of the iceberg.
I disagree with you calm_measurement, the reason is that before a child is 16+ they would already know the difference between right and wrong. When you commit a crime you should be punished, that is the law. There are a lots of news about children under the age of 16 involved in illegal activities. There are also lots of kids below 16 who have matured brains and might do certain things above their age, thus I disagree with you about the age limit of jail being 16+.
Lastly, I also disagree with you about the age limit to learn about the news being 12+, I think that there is no age limit to learn about the news, children can be updated and learn more about what is happening in the world. Even if they don't understand what is been said on the news, children can build vocabulary. If an unborn child can hear sounds when they are six months, how much of children who is fully developed and not in their mother's womb? Thus I disagree with you stating that the age limit of watching the news should be children of 12+.
There are different actions that have different age limits in different countries, such as driving, voting, drinking, smoking. These age limits are often based on various factors, such as cultural norms, scientific evidence, legal frameworks, and ethical principles. Some people may argue that there should be a universal agreement on the age limits for each of these actions, while others may disagree.
One possible reason to support a global consensus on the age limits is to promote human rights and equality. For example, if some countries allow children to marry or work at a very young age, while others prohibit it, this may create a situation of exploitation and discrimination. By having a common standard, the international community could protect the rights and interests of children and adolescents, and ensure that they have access to education, health care, and other opportunities.
Another possible reason to oppose a global consensus on the age limits is to respect diversity and sovereignty. For example, if some countries have a higher or lower age limit for drinking or voting than others, this may reflect their historical, cultural, or religious values and traditions. By imposing a uniform rule, the international community could infringe on the autonomy and identity of different nations and peoples, and cause resentment and resistance.
Therefore, the question of whether each country should have to agree on the same age limits for each action is not easy to answer. It depends on how one balances the benefits and costs of harmonization versus differentiation, and how one weighs the importance of universalism versus relativism.
I believe that the age restriction for voting should be much higher than it already is. However, the news should be accessible at any age in my opinion. Personally, I wouldn't like someone fresh out of high school to have the future of our country, cities, etc in their hands. According to multiple news sites, such as Big Think and The Atlantic, it has said that adulthood mentally starts at the age of 25. If an 18 year old can't even drink yet due to the fear of them making bad decisions, how are they expected to make good decisions in voting? It honestly sounds like madness to me.
I have no comment on the legal age to go to prison, since there really isn't one. I just think that we minors, as long as they haven't done the worst possible thing ever, should go to prison. We all make bad decisions, especially us minors who potentially have no guidance.
Finally, there should be no age limit to learn about news, in my opinion. People of all ages can do amazing things if we know about something and want to fix it. As long as the news isn't inappropriate, we should have the right to know it. There were fourth graders who made a solution to homelessness, and I'm sure without seeing news about homelessness they wouldn't have even thought about solving it. Overall, there should be some age limits and some none at all. However, there needs to be a balance.
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Determining the appropriate age limit for various actions is a complex and multifaceted issue that requires careful consideration. The age limit for each action should be based on a combination of factors, including scientific research, societal norms, and individual maturity levels. For instance, when it comes to driving a car, the age limit should be set based on the ability of individuals to handle the responsibilities and risks associated with operating a vehicle. This may vary from country to country, as different nations have different driving conditions and cultural contexts.
It is not always practical or necessary for each country to agree on the same age limits for various actions. Age limits should be tailored to the specific needs and circumstances of each country, considering their cultural, social, and legal frameworks. What works for one country may not work for another, and imposing uniform age limits may infringe upon a country's sovereignty. However, it is important for countries to engage in dialogue and share information about their age limit policies to ensure consistency and understanding. This can facilitate cooperation and collaboration in areas where age limits have cross-border implications. Striking a balance between harmonization and respecting national autonomy is crucial when considering whether each country should agree on the same age limits.
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I agree, because age limits should be based on the maturity of the country/state that may contribute to the political outcomes. WIth the balance of understanding of age and the understanding of political outcomes. I also believe that every state should have the same age limits but with the understanding of the maturity of each country should be considered as well.
Setting age limits for various actions, such as voting, drinking, or driving, is a subjective matter that depends on societal norms and values. Different countries may have diverse perspectives on maturity and responsibility.
While there can be some international agreements or guidelines, it's challenging to impose identical age limits globally. Societal, cultural, and developmental differences between countries influence how they approach age-related regulations. Finding a universal consensus on age limits may not be practical due to these variations.
Hello! Thank you for sharing your ideas! I see that you mentioned that setting age limits is subjective upon different countries - could you please expand more on how societal norms will have an impact on which age limit is set?
I believe the age limit to things should vary to people's actions. For example when going to prison actions should decide if someone goes to Juvie or Prison. If the crime is really bad like a murder the person no matter what age should go to prison. Learning about news should be for all ages everyone should get an opportunity to know what happens around them. And finally the age limit for Voting should be 18 and older. I believe this because when your older you could better understand things and know who is a better choice for you and your community.
I'm in accord with your opinion nice_knowledge ,i feel there is no minimum age for criminal responsibility. In my country, Nigeria , i have heard about a child as young as 13 years old going to jail. It may not sound fair , but i feel that if the crime the person made is so grave no matter the age or size or color the person should face the consequences and should go to prison. Generally, i feel that there is no limit for learning , learning never ends. To be honest, it sounds to me as if there should not be an age restriction to knowing the happenings (news) around us , learning about the news gives us that sense of accomplishment and insight.
About the matter of voting , it is a law in my country that people below the age of 18 are not allowed to cast ballots, i understand that the participate in protests ,but demonstrating is not the same is voting, thus, the have to know about the basics of how the government works.
Fierce_parrot, thank you for your comment.
You say that there should be no minimum age for criminal responsibility.
There have been cases where young children have harmed others. What should be done in this case?
Hi James ,
In cases were young children have harmed others it is very essential to take the matter seriously and handle it in due time. If the child has a background of violent or hostile conduct the are more likely to threaten others and become more violent. if the child makes serious impressions of threats, it should not be shrugged off as just inane conversation. Parents or guidance should have a word with the child instantly. If the child gives impressions of responding aggressively to defend his/herself and has repeated thoughts or actions of violence or even fury, certain necessary steps should be made so that the mental state of the child could be evaluated by an expert thereby helping them to develop a positive attitude, teaching them how to identify and express their feelings in an orderly manner and supporting them to consider the feelings of others, it might take a while but it's worth it.
I feel that those who have been hurt by other children should be provided with safety and emotional support. The victim (abused child) should be encouraged to talk about how the feel and should be offered to find a suitable therapist who can help them deal with their emotions.
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Hi James!
I think, when young children harm others, there should be 2 types of decisions taken. 1. if the person is above 15 and the crime committed by them is extreme, then I think strict steps should be taken. 2. if the crime committed is not extreme or committed by someone below 15, then parents should immediately talk to the child ensuring it does not happen again. I think so because unfortunately today, people below 18 years old are committing heinous crimes. They are excused because they are not of age but the victim suffers greatly. I think this is not fair at all to the victim and their family. While some may say that the criminal is just a child they have no understanding of the real world, I have a question to ask them. There have been cases where 17-year-olds have taken part in extreme crimes but they are not given the right punishment. However, if they were 18 they would have been given the right punishment. So, in only a year, the punishment changes. In one year the criminal would have understood that this is extremely wrong and not committed the crime ? To ensure that fair judgment is passed, the victim should also be kept in mind. Sometimes young people keep on committing crimes thinking they would not go to prison but juvenile. They use it to their advantage and harm others. So, I might be wrong in saying this but keeping in mind the victim, I think if a very extreme crime is committed by someone above 15, then very strict steps should be taken instead of just sending them to juvenile.
Do you really think there should be an age restriction to learning about the news of our own environment? Knowing about our environment expands our knowledge on the effects of our actions to our environment. The greatest threat to our planet is the belief someone else will save it. Knowing about our environment exposes environmental problems and solutions can be found. Social studies and Civic education taught in schools teaches us our rights and responsibilities to our country, which is part of our environment.
Therefore, I don't think there should be an age limit to knowing about our environment.
I agree because if you don't learn about the news, you will not know what is happening around the world. If you have zero knowledge about the news, there is actually no point learning. In my opinion, the key to learn at school is to know about what is happening. At school, the teachers might talk about it but I don't think it is enough just to learn about it at school. There are a lot of things to learn about in the news every day. Things like global warming is really worth learning about as it is a serious global issue. I think the younger generation must learn about what is happening around the world because I think it will really help them when they grow older and people say that the younger generation were the only hope to saving the planet. Moreover, I think that as long as a person has the ability to listen or read, they should learn about what is happening around the world.
On my own side of the story,Age restrictions for voting in elections carts by country.The minimum voting age is typically 18 years old.The right time for a human to vote is when they reach the age of 18. Because the human reach the age of 18 the country counts it has freedom to do anything about the government.government believe that when human reach the age of 18 ,they right to vote and be voted for.
Teenagers cannot go to prison because the government believe that they have not reach the maturity age laid down by the rules and regulations of a country.
They put kids that committed a crime in a juvenile correctional facility,so that they can be corrected.because government thinks they have not arrived the age of reasoning for themselves,so teenagers are not allowed to go to prison but correctional homes.
News hearing should not be restricted to any age,because everyone has the right to know what is going on,in their country.
I believe the age limit for voting should be 18. People must learn about voting and have a basic understanding of it before voting. I believe kids younger than 18 will have less of a understanding of voting than an 18 year old. I also believe that the age limit for learning about the news is around 10. Though they are still young, I still believe they should be aware as they can inform people such as friends and family and can make impacts if they are aware. I also believe it should be 10 because it is when they are surely going to be able to read, whether its distinguished reading, proficient reading, or developing reading. In addition, I believe the age limit for going to prison is 15. Though 15 is still young, it is still a age where people are very mature. I also believe 15 should be the age limit because 15 is usually the age in which people are able to determine whether something is wrong or right. And lastly, country's should agree on the age limits. I state that opinion because every country agreeing on the age limit would make the world easier. It would get them on the same page, making the world easier and less difficult.
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Here in Egypt we have the age to start voting is 18 and I believe that is the right age to start because in this age the man/women will be fully matured ,but here if any one refused to vote will be fined 500 Egyptian pound and for those who are in secondary 3 or in university they will not go to there exams
Also the age of going to jail here is 18 but in my opinion I think the age should be younger than that because unfortunately teens do inproper things like dealing with drugs ,doing drugs,thugs,and street fights but actually here the police always in control and they capture them but at the end they leave from the police station, but fortunately the teens who does these things are not alot and hard to find but we live in peace
Egypt actually did a lot of things they made the age to have an ID from 16 to 15 , and to drive a car is from 18 and i think it's the right age and still egypt evolving in alot of things even the economy is down but at the end or actually in 2030 egypt will be one of the best countries.
Excellent_keyboard, thank you for your comment.
One interesting subject that you have raised is compulsory voting. If someone is 18 and does not know who they want to vote for, how should they decide?
Discussing candidate research and their manifestos with family friends is essential for making informed voting decisions. This exchange of perspectives not only fosters a deeper understanding of various viewpoints but also cultivates a more informed and engaged electorate. By collectively evaluating the candidates' proposals, we contribute to a democratic process that reflects diverse perspectives and promotes the selection of leaders with policies aligned with our shared values.
Good day,
While reading through, I came across your question, and it caught my attention.
I do not seem to fathom why an 18-year-old would not know who to vote, it just shows that the person is not vigilant and attentive to his or her environment. I believe that at 18 one is worthy of being an adult, and if he or she cannot think link an average adult, then I am sorry for the responsibilities he or she may be given.
My main point is, I also know that anyone who has a brain should also know how to use it to his or her benefit and at 18 one should be able to decipher between good and bad which is a virtue that is require at full force during election. All one needs.
If the person still refuses to activate that virtue in him or her then, to decide who to vote he or she is going to have to either chose at random or go through the stress of asking around and making research on the person agenda and things like that, so it left for the person to either be vigilant and be sure of the right decision or wait until it is time for election and start making research which might even provide wrong information.
They should decide by seeing the advantages and the disadvantages of every Candidate,compare them and how they are going to change the country, they can start by researching the platforms and policies of the candidates or parties running for office. They can also consider their own values, beliefs, and priorities, and how well each candidate aligns with them. Additionally, seeking out information from reputable sources, discussing with friends and family, attending candidate forums or debates, and considering the track record and integrity of each candidate can also help in making an informed decision. Ultimately, it's important to weigh all the information and make a decision that feels right for them.
Hi James!
Here in India, there is an option called NOTA which means none of the above. If compulsory voting is ensured then those who do not like any of the parties can choose this option. At least then, the government would know how many people are truly aware of the happenings of the country and how many are not. This would give the government a more clear view of its people.
For voting I think that the age restriction should be 18 because a lot of younger people might not be as aware of who they're voting for and I believe it's better if an adult is voting. For going to prison I think it shouldn't have an age restriction for more serious crimes like murder or rape because anyone can do that whether an adult or not and they can be a danger to society if left free just because they're underage they should understand their actions have consequences and they can't just end or ruin someone's life and get away with it. For learning about the news it definitely shouldn't have any age restrictions because learning about the news is knowledge that anyone should know and not just be exclusive to adults it is important for the youth to know what's happening both nationally and internationally.
Hello, thank you for sharing your ideas! You mentioned that the age restriction for voting in an election should be 18 - do you think that 18 is the average age to which all individuals would be mature enough to vote?
Wow! What an interesting discussion......
Age limit is the act of restraining people from doing certain things just because of their respective ages.
I think the world in relation to the options given have the same age limit, and if they don't, they should!.
The world believes that once a person is not 18 years and above he/she is not yet mature and is still considered as a child.
In my opinion, to vote for an election voters must be 18 and above because once you are 18, decision making won't be a problem because you have one has set one's mind on being mature. So being 18 years above, you have right to vote due to maturity. Let's not forget that this is a law in some countries.
On another thought, I think that there is no perfect age for going to prison. Once a person is 17 and below, if he/she commits a crime, they should be detained at a rehabilitation centre. Then I think prisons should focus on age also. They should be a range for people to say in a particular prison.
Learning about the news is mandatory and important. I don't think there should be a age limit for this. Besides programs at times rate their pieces PG18. Learning the news helps us to be aware and concerned about matters concerning the world. So there should be no limit.
Rightly said spirited_concept.
The youth are not too young to vote and be voted for. Voting is an essential part of democracy and young people have the ability to positively contribute to society. The constitution allows individuals to vote and be voted for at the age of 18, demonstrating that young people can play a significant role in governing the country and making valuable contributions. They are more active in politics, have strong decision-making skills, and can bring innovative ideas to the table. Compared to older politicians who may not be as nationally conscious and could be dealing with health issues, young people can bring energy, enthusiasm, and a unique perspective to leadership. Giving the youth a chance can lead to a safer and happier society, and many politicians have been chosen thanks to the support of young voters. Therefore, the youth should be given the opportunity to participate in governance.
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1. Voting: The age limit for voting is often tied to the concept of adulthood and civic responsibility. In many countries, it's 18, but some nations have lower or higher limits. Factors like maturity, education, and legal rights often influence this decision.
2. Going to Prison: The age limit to go to jail can be 16 because at this age, individuals are generally considered to have reached a level of maturity where they can understand the consequences of their actions. However, it's essential to ensure that at 16, individuals are still treated with sensitivity to their developmental stage and provided with appropriate support, rehabilitation, and education within the justice system. Additionally, preventive measures and early intervention programs can play a significant role in steering young people away from criminal behavior before they reach this age.
3. Accessing News: There's usually no specific age limit for accessing news, as it's considered a fundamental right. However, restrictions might exist on certain types of content,which could have age restrictions.
Regarding whether each country should have the same age limits, it's not necessarily essential for every nation to agree on identical thresholds. Different societies have different norms, values, and legal systems that shape their policies. However, international standards and conventions can provide guidance on best practices to ensure the protection and rights of individuals, especially concerning children and young adults. Collaboration and sharing of knowledge between countries can also help improve legal frameworks and ensure the well-being of citizens globally.
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Hello everyone,
I want to say a little on the elections, you see, the electing of leader is something that should be done after far and deep thinking, after looking at the negative or positive consequences of voting a particular contestant into power, It would be easy for children to vote anybody regardless of the adverse effect of voting the wrong person into power the reason is they do not work hard to get the food they eat neither do they work hard to attain the education they get, so it would most likely not concern them if the leader voted into power comes and damages the economy and makes every things hard for our parents and guardians to cater for us. Now I do not think that an average aged child would think as deep, before voting someone into power, so my point is:
The best age for one to be allowed to vote is 18, at least at this age the person has started to see life for themselves.
And at least able to think well before voting.
The age restrictions are different countries according to the different countries. The age restrictions or topics may be because of variation in cultures or traditions. I think that there should be restrictions in things like smoking,drinking etc. as it's for the person's own health. But I believe that there shouldn't be restrictions on things like learning about the news.No person should be restricted from learning or gaining knowledge.If the people get to know about environmental or positive news it is for the better.I have seen a few people saying that there shouldn't be age restriction for voting but I personally think that people should only get to vote when they're mature enough.
This is actually a quite engaging and interesting question which acts as food for our brain. In my opinion age restrictions are placed to insure that the content and data consumed by a person is appropriate according to his age to make sure no negative impact is caused on the individual and yes indeed, restrictions in such cases do play a vital role and therefore there should be age restrictions for the news that is accessible to people. The kids of age below 15 years should not be exposed to a lot of negative and crime related news as these are their shaping years.
However when it comes to voting in an election the standard age that should be ideal is 18 years because by this time a individual gain a certain level of emotional and mental intelligence and start forming their own opinions about various parties, geopolitics and national issues making them eligible to choose their own representatives.
Lastly whether a person should be sent to prison or not depends on 2 cases, firstly "if a person is an adult and has committed a crime", in this case the person should be sent to prison and justice should be provided. Secondly "if a kid has committed a crime", in this case the seriousness of the crime committed and the circumstances in which it was committed should also be considered as kids sometimes lack the maturity to differentiate between right and wrong and if possible should be given a second chance to improve their lives.
In conclusion I PERSONALLY think that it would be better to standardize these ages on global level to insure that harmony is maintained around the globe and people around the world are treated equally.
Hi everyone,
I suggest that the legal age limit for voting for elections and going to jail is 18 years. This is because persons who are up to 18 years are considered as adults in the society and should be ready to face the consequences of their actions and take responsibility (account) of themselves. This is my own opinion.
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In my opinion, there should be an age limit in voting in elections. The age limit should be at least 18 because if kids are allowed to vote they really are going to not know who to vote for. They should be 18 to vote so that they have an understanding on who to vote and vote from the one that will make the country better. For going to prison there should be an age limit because the older people are the ones who make the most crimes. So for going to prison they should be at least 16 or 18 and if there was no age limit the kids who let's say commit a crime that particular child will get bullied and we don't want that for that kid. And lastly I don't think there should be an age limit on learning about the news. I think everyone should learn about the news so that they will have more information in their head and can make the right choices in life. And people who make good choices will be the ones who succeed in life.
Engaging_twilight, thank you for your comment.
I think that there was a slogan in the United States of "no taxation without representation". If you are 17 you could be paying tax. Should you then be able to vote?
I believe that voting for an election should be 21t because people who are 18 are just now becoming adults who need to learn to help themselves before they are able to vote in a election. There shouldn't be an age limit for prison because people who do bad things deserve the time that they need. So I believe that the age limit should be no more due to the fact that depending on their charges they should go to prison.I feel that all ages should be allowed to listen and have an intact idea on what is going on around the world.
In my opinion, age restrictions should be the same around the world. With this way, we can ensure equality and laws will be equally passed to all the countries. Going to prison Is a big issue and we need to be fully aware what age is appropriate. Children are not fully formed mentally. We need to provide them a reformation rather than punishment so as to understand their illegal activities. So 16 and over I think is appropriate.
Yes, I totally agree with you!! Prison is for me a controversial issue when we are talking about age.
Young people may be involved in crime for many different reasons but J think the most important is that in their childhood and their family something went wrong.
Also they are too young to fully understand what are the consequences of their action do and for me 16 and over is the appropriate age.
I totally agree with you!! We have seen some children committing crime but we need to take into consideration their childhood as you said.
Most of these children have experienced a bad childhood and their crimes were a result of this. Some of their crimes could be a reaction to what they have passed or to attract the attention of others.
For me , children are not fully aware of what they are doing, when they are committing a crime
*I think the age restriction for voting should be 18, so that the younger ones wouldn't vote for someone because that person is trending. For instance ,voting someone because they are a gen-z , but they would vote for someone who could lead them towards a common goal .
*I think the age restriction for going to jail should be 12 for cases such as murders, so that they would learn that bad actions result into bad consequences, when they are punished as kids, they wouldn't repeat such mistakes when they grow up .
* I think there should be no age restriction for learning about the news, so that kids as young as the age of 3 will be able to understand what is happening around them . For instance, if there is news about kidnapping cases in an area and a 5 year old is educated on that news, he/she would be able understand not follow strangers .
I think each country should have their own age restrictions, since people from different countries have different intellectual strength .
Hi,
I believe that the age limit for learning about the news, such as news papers, news articles, and things of that nature, should be 10 or 11. I say this because some kids younger than that can't really make sense of these things and may go around spreading false information to their families or friends. Additionally, I am of the opinion that the age limit for voting should be 18 or 19. That age confirms that you are officially a responsible adult and you have the ability to make decisions based on your beliefs. If you're younger than that, you may simply be under the influence of something that somebody said about the person you're voting for. Lastly, I believe that the age limit for going to prison should be 12 or 13, yes, a child under that age may commit a crime, but they may not have enough sense to know right from wrong, so they should be sent to Juvenile prison instead of Adult prison.
Glad_seal, thank you for your comment.
How would the age limit for learning about the news work?
The age limits for these things in America are something that I don't really argue with. The age to vote is 18 and I feel that it's fair because that is the age that you can get drafted at. Now for the prison age, that isn't set. But people under 18 would go to a juvenile detention center depending on the crime. There have been kids that were tried as adults before so this is unset as well. But the age that I feel is right for this is at least 20. People are aware of what they do if they have no mental illnesses. But if they do, then they would just plead insanity. But we shouldn't give grace to people for their crimes because of their age. "They didn't know any better", "They're young!","They're just a kid!", all these are excuses that people give to advocate for young killers. I've seen it with my own eyes. But the age to learn the news? That doesn't exist in America. As long as you have access to the internet and the news, you will find out about what's going on in the world one way or another. The government may hide stuff but people will find out and spread it around. I feel that the minimum age to learn about what's happening around you is 10. That's the most minimum age where you can be aware and not have your childhood taken away from you. In my best opinion, it's best to be aware. Now, moving onto the second question, should the age restrictions be the same in each country? I feel that they should. In other countries, children are in increased danger and it would be wonderful if they could be fully aware of their situation and for the bad people posing a threat to be put away, regardless if they're young.
This question is really interesting, and has many answers. Voting an election should be 25, even though at 18 you are legally an adult. When you are 18 your "adult life" is just beginning and many people may have ideas on what you should do with it. ALike to some people's arguments about not lowering the age limit " YOU ARE AT RISK OF PEER PRESSURE"!! When you are at the age of 18 your brain hasn't fully finished development. The peer pressure is coming from you becoming an "Adult" and however everyone has an idea on how you should run your life. At 25 you have lived longer as an adult and had time for your brain to develop.
Going to prison should be 25 and up . When you are young and you commit a crime , a lot of times going to jail isn't helpful. You aren't given the help you need. In the U.S. you are basically free labor for the government. When you commit a crime under 25 you should be given ways to stop that behavior, so they can understand why it was wrong and not continue to be in and out of jail. Now this should apply to smaller crimes. Murder, SA, and serious offenses this rule will not apply to. Consequences will be given but not as harsh as jail.
When it comes to news there should be little to no restrictions. The restrictions should only apply to murder, drugs, and other serious things that people under the age 0-10 years old shouldn’t be hearing about.( that will have bad effects on them) You wouldn’t want a 4 year old listening to things that an adult listens to on the news. Now, citizens of any country should be able to access the news about the world and their country. This is a basic human right.
When it comes to all of these topics that have been discussed, countries should have the same rules. It is because there is too much confusion when you can do one thing here and not there and vice versa.
The ages I believe should be for Voting in an election, Going to prison and Learning about the news are all different. First I would say that in order to vote and or elect someone you would be 19. I say 19 due to the fact that we barely became adults one year ago and now will be a little more responsible with making decisions like that. I also say 19 because everyone should be able to vote as soon as possible and not in their 20's or 30's or even 40's. Next for Going to prison I would have to say 16. I know that a young age but there should be a prison for people 16-18. I say 16 because I believe if you do something bad you should pay for what was done. Lastly for learning about news I would say 17 because at 17 you should be responsible enough to get all types of news.
Well done! jubilant_accordion for inspiring Topical Talk to start a discussion about age restrictions. Which is really important. According to my opinion, by having age restrictions in the Topical Talk Student Hub, it ensures that the discussions and interactions are more relevant, relatable, and beneficial for the students involved. It promotes a positive and supportive learning environment where students can freely express their thoughts, share experiences, and gain insights from their peers.
So, let's talk about what should be the age limit be for each of the above actions? And should each country have to agree on the same age limits? According to me, determining the age limits for voting, going to prison, and learning about the news is a complex topic that varies across countries. Different countries have different laws and regulations based on their unique social, cultural, and political contexts. While it can be beneficial for countries to have some level of consistency in age limits, it may not be necessary for every country to agree on the exact same age limits. The age at which individuals are allowed to vote is typically based on the idea that they have reached a level of maturity and understanding to make informed decisions. This age can vary from country to country, ranging from 16 to 18 years old. Similarly, the age at which individuals can be held accountable for crimes and go to prison varies, with some countries having separate systems for juvenile offenders. Learning about the news, on the other hand, does not necessarily have a specific age limit. It is more about individual readiness and access to information. People of all ages can benefit from being informed about current events and understanding the world around them. While it can be helpful for countries to engage in discussions and share best practices regarding age limits, it is also important to respect the sovereignty of each country to determine their own laws and regulations. Factors such as cultural values, societal norms, and historical context can influence the decisions made by each country. Ultimately, the goal should be to ensure that age limits are set in a way that promotes fairness, inclusivity, and the well-being of individuals within each specific country's context. Thanks!
Many countries also draw the line on youth with regard to the age at which a person is given equal treatment under the law—often referred to as the 'age of majority. This age is commonly 18 in many countries; so that once a person attains this age, he or she is considered to be an adult.
I don't believe that age should be such a barrier. If you have got the skills and have passed the test, then I find it to be extremely unfair to be disqualified, just for such a minor thing. However, as it turns out it isn't actually a little thing. I don't understand why. From my point of view, if you have done something that people who are older than you couldn't, then your success should be celebrated. It probably took a lot of hard work. Winning a competition, for example, and being underage demonstrates that the child has potential. Sometimes, age restriction pushes back incredible children. I am aware that some countries are going to be more open about changing these age restrictions , than others. And so I think that it is alright to have different age restrictions around the world. If we wait until every single country agrees to the same age restrictions, then there's a high chance of not getting anywhere and things remaining the same. I think that change is made step by step, one by one and definitely not everything at once. It is also very important to give an example. If a country starts doing it, others will follow.
However, I strongly believe that we should be aware of the fact that not all age restrictions should be changed. For example, getting a driver's license. Just because you know all the necessary knowledge when you are 12, it doesn't mean that you should also drive. I know some people who were super excited about driving, as kids, but then not wanting to drive when they turned 18 ( in my country, you can get your driver's license when you are 18 years old). That's because they have realized how dangerous it can be if at some point they aren't careful. Maturity comes with age.
The age limit for voting in my own view is ages 18 upward.I think this was made like this because of peer pressure.Children under 18 that are allowed to vote can face the effect of peer pressure.Their friends or maybe the government can threaten them to make the wrong choice they don’t want to do.
The age limit for going to prison is from ages 18 upward.I think it was made like this because from 18 you have fully become an adult and is responsible for the offense the commit I think parents can do well for the it children by encouraging them to do the right things.
Some countries have different ages for doing things like in American countries from 15 you can become legible to marry.In other countries from 21 years up you are considered an adult.Therefore,I have come to the conclusion that each country should have the same age limit.
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The major age limit for voting should be ages 18 upward like you said I think Government made this like this because of peer pressure as you said above.
Peer pressure is a very harmful effect of individuals in the society.It can be a pressure or force that friends engage in eg.stealingetc.
The age limit for going to prison is 18 years because from 18 up everyone is considered an adult, and you are responsible for your own sins or offence.
In conclusion each country should have the same age limit
I think the age limit for voting in an election should be 18. There are smart youths who will be able to lead the country without shame and disgrace. Using Nigeria as a case study , the situation of Nigeria is nothing to talk about because Nigeria is in a situation where if you don't know someone rich or known you cannot work or even find or get something good.
For going to prison , I think the age for that should also be 15 because there are youths who are stubborn and will not want to change because they think they cannot go to prison .
For learning about news I think everyone should be allowed to learn about news because I think no one is too small to know about what is happening in the country .
In my opinion, the age limit for voting in an election should be 18 because at the ae of 18, people are considered an adult and their minds would be more mature so they would think of who they think would rule the country better. The young people would want a better future.
I think the age limit for people to go to prison is 15 because even though they are teenagers, they still have to know what is right or wrong. If they had been taught a lesson at the prison, they would know that what they had done is wrong and the chance of them doing it again would become even less.
I think children that knows how to read can learn about the news because it will be good for them to know about what is happening in the world. It will also be beneficial for their learning because knowledge is really good for their future learning.
I think you should be 18+ so that only adults are aloud to vote because children will probably not know what they are doing. For going to prison I think it should be 13+ so teenagers can go but not younger children because it would be a bit extreme for young children and teenagers might do more crimes worth punishing. I think 7+ should learn about the news because there could be inappropriate things for younger children but seven year old children should be old enough to learn about what is happening in the world
Age is such a big issue when we are talking about these topics. Age means maturity and wisdom so we need to take them into account when we are talking about prison and voting.
We can't see a teenager and an older person as equals when we are talking about prison.
We can't put a child into prison as they are not fully grown and they don't have the same experiences.
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Age group of voting in India is 18 & above. Because in that age age they have mutual understanding between them and society. And have a clear understanding. Age group of jail is 18 years because the child who done mistake is put into rhw jual the children's future got destroyed . And finally age group of learning about rhe news is 5 because in this age group a child starts to know about the society and start learning new things.
Thank you,
Age restrictions are a common way of regulating access to certain products, services, or activities. They are usually based on the assumption that people of different ages have different levels of maturity, responsibility, and risk-taking behavior. However, age restrictions can also be seen as a form of discrimination, as they may exclude or limit the choices of some individuals based on their chronological age, rather than their actual abilities or preferences. Age restrictions can also have unintended consequences, such as creating a black market, encouraging illegal or unsafe practices, or undermining the trust and respect between generations. Age restriction is a good way of limiting this generations to adult things because this generation is highly inquisitive and may venture into wrong things and may not follow the right path.
From one perspective, I feel that there should be age limitations but from another perspective, I feel that there shouldn't be age limitations. I think each country should have the right to decide on their own age limits for different things, like voting and driving, etc. Because different countries have different cultures, values, and histories that affect how they view these issues.
I don't think it would be fair or realistic to impose the same age limits on every country, because that would ignore the diversity and complexity of the world. It would also create a lot of problems and conflicts, because some countries may feel that their sovereignty and autonomy are being violated by external forces. And some people may feel that their rights and freedoms are being denied or restricted by arbitrary rules. I think each country should respect and learn from each other's choices, but ultimately make their own decisions based on their own circumstances and preferences.
The age limit for different actions and activities differ from country to country and time to time. I do not think there is a problem with this as long as each country's age limit is rational and realistic.
The age limit for voting should be 18 years and above in my opinion. Normally, the age of 18 qualifies you as an adult, I believe that once one is an adult they should be given the right to franchise,that is; The right to vote and be voted for. Someone who is a minor may make the wrong decisions which can negatively impact the administration and running of the state and government. However someone who is old enough and level-headed should be able to vote.
Next, when it comes to prison I also think the age limit should be 18 and above.
For minors who commit crimes they are normally sent to juvenile prisons. However I believe that some crimes are too heinous and evil to be overlooked regardless of your age, either such person is immediately sent to prison or kept in a juvenile prison until they reach the required age. For example,someone who is convicted of cold blooded murder with no proper reasoning should not be let down easily no matter what your age is and so on.
Last but not the least, everyone should be allowed to learn about the news and to gain awareness on what is truly going on around them. It is essential that people including minors are politically,socially and economically aware. Hence, there shouldn't be an age limit in my opinion
I believe age plays a pivotal role in personal development as it brings about significant changes and crucial milestones. As we age, we undergo a process of maturation and self-discovery, shaping our identity and perspectives, age is an important factor because age brings a lot of changes and a lot of important things that are very important for our personal development because as we age we mature, we grow, we become ourselves. You know, when we talk about age limits for things like voting or going to prison, it's really fascinating how they're shaped by legal, social, and developmental factors. For instance, in many countries, the age limit for voting is set at 18, under the assumption that individuals at that age have the maturity to make informed decisions about political matters. And when it comes to going to prison, it often aligns with the age of criminal responsibility, usually around 18 too, in sync with the age of majority. But, you know, some places have special provisions for juveniles, leading to different legal consequences in youth courts. Now, learning about the news is interesting because there's no specific age limit. It's considered a fundamental part of education and citizenship. However, the catch is that the appropriateness of news content varies based on developmental stages. Parents and educators play a huge role in guiding kids and teenagers to understand the news in a way that suits their age. What's intriguing is that these age limits are more like generalizations, and the laws can differ by country or region. It's like this delicate balance between protecting individuals and acknowledging their rights based on maturity. It's not a one-size-fits-all thing. And, you know, talking about harmonizing age limits across all countries—it sounds good, but it's quite a challenge. Each country has its own unique values and traditions that shape these age-related regulations. Like, the age at which you're considered legally responsible or eligible to vote is influenced by cultural attitudes toward maturity and civic engagement. Trying to enforce identical age limits globally might miss out on the diversity of experiences and needs in different nations. So, it's probably more practical for countries to set age limits according to their unique circumstances, considering cultural, social, and legal factors. Still, international collaboration can be useful, you know? Sharing best practices and understanding different perspectives could really help navigate these age-related issues better.
In my opinion, I think the age limit for voting should be 18 because 18 year olds are considered adults (in most parts of the world ) and their minds are more mature. They also may know more about politics than someone who is 17 or below.
For prison, I think that the age limit should be 15. Even though they are still teenagers, they can commit serious crimes that are worth punishing. Once they go to prison, they will probably learn their lesson and the chances of them ever doing it again will be even less.
For learning about the news, I personally think that everyone that can read should be allowed to learn more about what is happening in our world but some news might not be appropriate for younger children.
I agree with you amiable_buffalo. I think that 18 year old's minds are certainly more mature that 17 year olds or below. I would also add that they know more about who they should vote for because I think grown-ups are normally concerned about what the candidates' plans are and whether the candidates' plans would help them or not.
For prison, I think the age limit should be 13 because once you are 13, you are not a child anymore and I think you should learn that you are not suppose to commit crimes as soon as possible. I agree that they should learn their lesson and I think that will make a difference to learning a lesson at a later age (15).
I agree with you that people at any age should learn about the news as long as they can read. I think that younger children should learn about what is happening to the world through their parents because if they look at the news in TV, there might be some violent news reports some time.
I don't think that there is an age limit for going to prison because everyone commits crimes no matter how old you are even children commit crimes like stealing, lying, fighting in the process they might kill one another. If you stop your children from listening to news it means that you are covering him from the real world which sometimes could be good or bad as the situation may be. In a place that is filled with wrong and ill mannered things it's good for the child to not hear all kinds of things in the world.
In my opinion, the age limit for voting is 18 years because this is the age where people know what's wrong and right. They also have a knowledge about the people that can lead the country properly. 16 years is the age restriction for going to prison. If the age limit for going prison is more than 16 years than crime rate can be increased. I think there should not be any age restriction for learning about the news because people of every age can know about what's happening in the world and be aware. Every country should not follow same age limit because the different countries have different values and norms which creates impractical regulations. Flexiblity in age limit helps in better alignment with diverse social norms.
I think all countries should have the same age restrictions because if you go to another country you'll be lost on age requirements maybe you have to be 21 years old to be able to drive but your only 18. Stuff like this matters not anyone could just walk around in a different country without knowing there may be a certain age restriction. In Mexico it's legal to drink alcoholic beverages at 18 but in the United States 21, people could get arrested for not knowing the age restriction. Same for driving some people could be underage for driving in another country but they might might legal to drive in their country.
The age limit for voting should be 18 because at this age you would know more about the government and would be old enough to make big choices. On the other hand, the age limit for going to prison should be 16 and up because they are old enough to know what not to do. However, learning the news should be introduced in ages like 5 and up so that they could learn more about the world. Although, I believe each country should have different age limits this is because they should be based on how the country works because there are many things that are allowed in certain countries that the others cant.
in my opinion age restriction for voting in an election should be only for anyone above 18 because younger people aren't as aware or mature as adults and most of the time they don't even know who they're voting for so I think it's better to just let adults vote. for going to prison I don't think there should be any age restrictions because not only adults commit crimes most crimes are committed by teens between the ages of 15-17. specifically, teens that commit heinous crimes like robbery, murder, and rape I don't think they should be sentenced lightly or not even sentenced at all and treated better just because they arents adults I also believe their guardians should face consequences as well. for learning about the news there obviously shouldn't be any age restrictions because there is no harm in learning about what's happening around you and in the world, especially at a young age is even better for the person and the future. it's a good trait to be a knowledgeable person. As they say, knowledge is power.
That's an interesting point you made about no age restrictions for news exposure. Do you think there could be any disadvantages to this?
Yes, I do think that there can be some disadvantages to no age restriction for news exposure since there might be inappropriate content. If we are talking about young children then that is where the parent's job is important, they should be aware of what their kids watch and learn about from the news and if they are I don't think there's a problem. I don't think kids should not watch the news just maybe under parental supervision. As for teenagers, I think that they are responsible for what they watch so I don't see how there could be any disadvantages to them watching the news.
Yes, I do think that there can be some disadvantages to no age restriction for news exposure since there might be inappropriate content. If we are talking about young children then that is where the parent's job is important, they should be aware of what their kids watch and learn about from the news and if they are I don't think there's a problem. I don't think kids should not watch the news just maybe under parental supervision. As for teenagers, I think that they are responsible for what they watch so I don't see how there could be any disadvantages to them watching the news.
Hi topical talkers,
I would like to share the ages that I think are suitable for voting, prison and learning about news. First of all, let me talk to you about the ages for voting in an election. I think a very appropriate age is ten years old. I think ten is a good age because then the person voting will be able to make a sensible choice and have their own opinion. Then I think that going to prison should be for thirteen year olds. I think that by then that person should be responsible for their own actions. Finally, I think that any people that can read and right can learn about news. People need to learn about their surroundings.
Thanks for reading.
I think the age limit for voting in an election(21), the limit for going to prison(17), and learning about the news(15). I think each country should agree on the same age limits. I think that because in china the age limit for going to prison is 20 and in the US it's 16. So if a 18 year old from china comes to the US thinking he can do whatever he wants, he may cause havoc.
Hello, I believe age restrictions for prison personally I think it should be around an age you would know right from wrong ,around the age 12 because most crimes committed are accidental. It is proven from about 2019 to 2020 it was proven that about 55 perecent of teenage and kids crimes were accidental which means 5 precent more of teenage to kid crimes and offences charged were accidental . My point is you get to a cretain age when you know right from wrong and you make less accidents so at that age you are sensible enough to make your own choices and are responsible for your actions and how you react
Where did you read about crime rates in 2019-2020?
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Age limits vary due to a range of factors, including differences between countries.
1. Age limit for voting in India is 18 years when the person is considered an adult and mature enough to choose a leader that best represents them.
2. The present age of criminal responsibility in India according to the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection for Children) Act, 2000 is 18 years. Juvenile offenders are accorded special treatment under this Act and are not tried in the same Courts as adult offenders.
3. No specific age limit exists for learning about the news. However, in my opinion some content should be regulated based on its sensitivity.
These age limits reflect the legal and societal perspectives in India, acknowledging different levels of maturity and responsibility at various stages of life.
The age people should be able to vote in a national election should be 16 as that is when you leave school and are able to make your own life decisions. Most 16 year olds have a clear understanding of the world and therefore they should be given the option to vote.
I also believe that the global age for going to prison should stay at 18 because you are allowed to live independently at that age, meaning that you are entirely responsible for the life choices you make. Prison is very expensive so we do not need to increase the population of people in prison by including 16 year olds.
Children should be aware of the world they live in from the age of 5 years old. They can do this by watching appropriate content such as newsround , first news and BBC bitesize. It is important that they are somewhat aware of what goes on around them.
In my opinion, the age limit for voting should stay at 18. 18 year olds are first experiencing adulthood and voting will help them become responsible, politically active adults. The age limit for going to prison should be 13 country wide. 13 year olds are officially considered teenagers so to make them an acceptable member of society. There should be no age limit for learning about the news because every person has the right to know what happens in the world.
The age limit for voting should still stay 18+. I believe this because each person has different political decisions in politics and someone younger would not have enough knowledge about politics or even have enough interest about politics to make a change in the government. Each country should at least have this age limit because when someone 16 or younger would most likely not make the best political decisions for a country.
Is it fair to say this about everyone under the age of 18, sympathetic_penguin? I'm interested to see what other Topical Talkers think!
Hi topical talkers,
In my view, I think the age restrictions for voting elections should be around 10 probably because 10 seems like a responsible age for someone to understand and vote and also realize about politics and the news and just understanding it and this comes on to my other point about news I think the age restriction should be a little less than 10 which would probably be around seven to eight years old which I think is a reasonable age for someone to watch news. I started watching news when I was around 7 and I started to understand it that is why I think it's gonna be a good age for watching news I also think it shouldn't be younger because news can be scary especially the bad ones about killing, death and so much of sad things that's why I think it'll be better for ages 7 to 8. Lastly I think going to prison should be at least 16 years old why not younger because children might not know what they're doing especially if they're younger than succeed years old 15 maybe for me but I think that 14 is a little young 13 and 12 and 10 they probably don't know what they are doing it's also not fair on the people who don't know what they're doing and people that might have a mental break down while there in courts or in prison especially if it's accidentally. I don't think different countries should have the same age restrictions because of the different standards in the country for example if one were coming is a little more civilized and more educated the no better than an adult probably be at a young age. Whereas a uncivilized country a not so educated country would probably have a older for adults which I think makes more sense.
I think the age limits for these should be 11 years. For the voting in an election, we children have technology and great teachers, so we are highly educated in politics. We learnt history and we know just the right people to vote for without people convincing us into what people to vote for. For the going to prison, I think adults have taken the chance to use children for crimes because of the age limits for going to prison. So now children have taken the advantage and are doing bad things like stealing, robbing etc. No one is supposed to take the blame for the actions of children and so they deserve to go to prison. Anything below 11 and I think they are not old enough. And for the learning of the news I think adults don't really tell children news because some of them are explicit but nowadays children know more than they are expected and supposed to know so I think they must learn about the news and not do anything wrong. They might get curious to try things like killing so they must learn news and know the consequences for those actions so they never do it.
In my opinion I believe that the legal age for voting should be in the mid 20. I think this way because according to research the brain stops developing in the mid-twenties also meaning that the average human brain stops growing . Meaning that a human being is able to make decisions based on facts and what they believed to be right. I think the legal age to go to prison should be 21. I think this way because like I said the brain stops developing in the mid-20s. Which means around the age of 21 would be the time the brain stops developing. which will also mean most adults would know the difference between wrong and right and what they can and cannot do. I believe learning about the news should be available for any age. I believe this to be true because anyone should have the access to anything they want to learn about whether that be in the news or anywhere else.
Age limits can be harsh and unfair in various situations, but necessary in others. Certain things need to be age restricted. Things are restricted to protect countries and their people, as well as, regulating the media, and watching over those in power. Things like going to prison, voting, and learning about the news, i have different opinions on the age limits on going to prison, voting, and learning about the news. The age limit should be 24 to vote, 18 to go to prison, and any age to learn about the news.
I feel like this because those who are 24 would have been through a good enough chunk of life. They've experienced college, hard deadlines, and various other hardships. Personally this makes them mentally mature enough to choose a representative for yourself and your peers. 18 year olds are mature enough and well enough along in life to know what to not do, so knowing that they knew it was a crime those who violate laws should be punished. While the news is being used as an informative resource telling populations of any size, important, and crucial things. Those types of media should never be restricted to anyone.
As important as I think this is I do not feel working for this to be the universal norm wouldn't be ideal. Other countries may have ideals that differ from mine.
Setting age limits for voting, going to prison, and accessing certain news sources depends on the legal and societal norms of each country. Different nations may have distinct values and circumstances that influence these decisions. While some general guidelines exist, it's essential for each country to determine age limits based on their unique context, considering factors like maturity, responsibility, and societal expectations.
There isn't a universal agreement on age limits globally, as countries may have diverse perspectives and priorities. Localizing age limits allows nations to tailor regulations to their specific needs and cultural considerations.
Hello,
The restricted age for voting in my country is 18, going to prison, also 18, but you can go to 'juvenile detention', and learning about the news you can be any age. I think people should all have the same age-restrictions in every country, look at it this way, If you were voting in a courtroom at 14 in another country, and you moved to another country, but you couldn't, because the restriction there is 18.
In my opinion, Voting should stay at 18, prison should also stay 18, and news whenever, The age limits/restrictions in my country are very strict, as if you do it underage, you could be sent to prison, But, in other countries, you would be fine, or would have a warning. Age restrictions are very strict normally, though!
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I think 18 plus is the right age for all of these because it makes no sense to send a 7 year old child to prison because he is way too young and i think every country should agree of the same age limit because it makes the rule of law more stable and it will have more benefits to the country.learning about the news in my opinion the right age is 9 because as a parent you need to teach your child about the news as soon as possible.
Can you explain why you chose 9 instead of 8 or 10?
good afternoon everyone,
I think today's teenagers at a young age are using more of the negative side of artificial intelligence than the positive side. Currently they are using artificial intelligence out of curiosity, not knowing what is right and what is wrong. Adolescents below 18 years of age are getting involved in unethical, illegal, various cyber crimes out of curiosity. Artificial intelligence is also bringing them under control, they cannot live without mobile and internet. They are taking themselves away from physical and mental entertainment like playing, playing, singing, dancing and getting addicted to mobile phones. Because of this, more and more teenagers are suffering from eye problems. As the saying goes, there is a real time for everything.
Honestly in my opinion learning about the news should be 5+ as long as violence is not shown to the child but just weather and things like that because they should at least know what the news is. Going to jail already has a system watch is juvenile jail and normal jail. Finally voting should +14 high school age because high scholars have the ability to make logical decisions as who to vote for. Each country should not have the same age limits because each country has a different voting system.
From my point of view, I think that the age limit for voting and going to prison is 18. The reason many countries consider 18 to be legal age is because this is the age in which you reach your mental maturity. This means that you are aware of what you do and understand the consequences of everything you do. In contrast, I don't think that learning about the news should have age limit, because Knowledge isn't restricted to any age. However, it will be beneficial if children learn about news because this will improve their consciousness and perception of their surrounding environment and help them be aware of their doings.
I don't think countries should all agree on the same age limit, because each country has a different culture and traditions from others., which means that What might be appropriate at a certain age in one country may not hold in another.
I believe that everything listed above should have an age limit except learning about the news. The news affects all ages and people with different backgrounds. Its important to know whats going on around you as well as your history. Those who aren't informed about the world around them often are confused or unaware . For example imagine if a huge portion of people weren't aware of the virus going around in 2020. Its dangerous and preventable .
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I think the age limit for voting in my opinion is 18 years above because, at that age, individuals are considered adults and have the right to make important decisions that affect their lives and society. It's also a time when many people are starting to become more politically aware and engaged.
I believe there is no specific age limit for learning about the news. Its important for individuals to be exposed to current events and have access to information from a young age. However, it's equally important for parents and educators to guide children in understanding and interpreting the news in an age-appropriate manner. By fostering critical thinking skills and media literacy, we can help young people navigate the news responsibly.
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I think the age limit for going to prison should be determined by the legal system based on the severity of the crime committed. Different countries have different laws regarding the age of criminal responsibility. It's important to consider factors like the individuals mental and emotional development when determining their accountability for their actions.
The age limit for voting should be 20 because you would have had a taste of adulthood and have had more knowledge on political topics. For going to prison the age limit should be around 18 because you know right from wrong and you should learn that your actions have consequences. Learning about the news should not have an age limit because everyone should have knowledge about what's happening around them. Every country should not have to agree on limits because each country might have different opinions based on their laws.
Oh interesting - can you explain your age choices further?
In my opinion, the age limit for voting in an election should be 18+. That is the stage where one gets to understand the importance of voting and a clarity as to whom should be elected.
It would be ideal if no one creates an adverse situation of going to prison. However, when such situation does occur, it would be better that the age restriction is 18+. In India, there are juvenile reform schools to handle people below this age, so that their future life is not taken for a task.
Hence , learning about the news is a good thing for all ages , I would say as learning about the news helps us to develop our knowledge and understanding about various things across the world. However, it should be dealt with caution. These days , all kinds of news be it bad or good are being exposed to people of all ages through social media. Due to this situation, children are exposed to news which are beyond their maturity. This creates a bad impact on their behaviour. Which can only be prevented through age restrictions of atleast 16+.
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You know, thinking about age limits for various things does make sense, right? For voting I feel like it would be cool if we could agree on an age where someone is mature enough to really get the hang of different political parties. And when it comes to being responsible for our actions, setting a limit at 16 seems fair because, by then, most teenagers are pretty mature, don't you think?
Now, about news—some stories can be pretty heavy, and I agree with you that maybe we should be a bit cautious about what we expose young minds to. It's like protecting them from the not-so-nice stuff until they're a bit older and can handle it.
But hey, when it comes to things like exams, I'm all for letting kids decide for themselves. Age shouldn't hold them back if they're ready to take on the challenge, right? What do you all think think about it?
In my opinion the age limit for voting should be raised. This is because voting is a decision that may lead to someone running a country. Voting is of huge significance to a democratic country as it ensures that everyone has a say. However it should be that only rational people are able to make these choices that have an impact on the wider society.
Our brains are not fully developed until the age of twenty five, this is seven years later than the UK's current voting age of eighteen. If our brain cannot make a fully rational decision until this age then why are we letting people who don't yet have fully developed brains make political decisions.
The decisions made by these young people will effect the entire country and the way it is run, so if they cannot make a developed and reasonable decision then they should not be allowed to have a say until they can.
So in conclusion, I believe the voting age should be raised to twenty five due to lack of brain development a person of eighteen has.
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National Institute of Health
Age restrictions are guidelines or limitations placed on particular activities based on the age of the person participating in order to safeguard them from potential harm or inappropriate experiences. Age restrictions are necessary, in my opinion, to keep young people from doing inappropriate things. In our youth, we are not only unable to make independent decisions, but we also lack comprehension of numerous things. As we grow older, acquire life experience, and develop a sense of right and wrong, This makes it simple for us to determine which is appropriate for us and which is not. We won't be able to make the appropriate decision and may choose the wrong route if we have early access to practically everything because we won't have a lot of life experience. A poor decision made when we are younger might then have a lasting impact on our lives. Because of this, some activities have established a minimum age limit in order to protect young people. Assume a youngster receives a smartphone equipped with Wi-Fi and unlimited access to the internet. Then, because he lacks the maturity to comprehend everything and the ability to make snap decisions, he might stumble across unsuitable content and be tricked by people on the internet. Everything in the world has its proper timing; therefore, we shouldn't rush things. The same is true of age limitations. Age restrictions ought to be carefully maintained to, in my opinion, ensure the proper growth and development of young people. All nations in the world have different age restrictions according to the mental development of their children. However, I believe that all children should have the same rights in our modern world. While children in one country are free to do certain things, children in another country are not. The young people may become envious and feel insecure as a result. Because of this, age limitations on a variety of activities, including the ability to vote and obtain a driver's license, ought to apply to all countries. We should follow the age restrictions to protect ourselves.
Some good examples here - well done!
I think that the age to be arrested is 13 because by then you will manly know laws and you will know not to do bad things like stealing. But the age of criminal responsibility is surprisingly its ten years old at this age it feels like that is too young. But being at the age of thirteen it feels right for you to be arrested if you have not followed the law.
I believe that some age restrictions should be changed but there are some age restrictions that are already valid. One age restriction that is already valid is the age restriction for voting. The age of 18 is a mature enough age to be able to not only vote, but to also be able to drive, and to also be considered as an adult. Most things in the US are already restricted enough but there are still a few things that should be age restricted. One thing that should be age restricted is the age gap that people could date. There are some people that are so blinded by love that they understand the fact that the age difference between people is a problem. But other than that, age restrictions are valid.
The age limit of countries should differ because values differ. In societies today people are more of interpretivists meaning that they control the societal perspectives . In my opinion, I believe 18 years is regarded as an adult because they can differentiate good from bad and they can make decisions based on rational thinking, so it should be a standard for voting as well as going to prison. Everybody learn everyday so I believe there shouldn't be an age limit to learning about the news because that would limit education and gaining of knowledge as knowledge is power.
Someone is only given permission to vote when he or she is specifically 18 which means that he or she would not be capable of voting until they are adults. I think that other countries should accept this law because when they vote by the age of 18, they are already responsible and mature enough to vote perfectly and fairly.
In my country Age restriction is in voting only 18+people can give the vote this rule is found in others country but every country should have this rule because 18+people are fully grown and they are mature i don't feel there should be age restriction on going to the prison if any one do the crime they should get the punishment if say he is small he can't go to prison the heor she can repeat the crime thinking i don't get any punishment .There should not be any age limits for learning news if they are learning the news then that's good for them their gk will improve.
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Interesting ideas @talented_apricot. At what age do you think a child becomes fully aware of the implications of their actions?
Hey, Chloe@ Topical talk! I think pinpointing the exact age when a child fully grasps the implications of their actions is like chasing a moving target. It's not a one-size-fits-all scenario. Imagine a little one sharing toys with a friend. Around 5 or 6, they might get the hang of the "share and play together" concept. Now, fast forward a bit, and by 8 or 9, they're navigating more complex scenarios, like understanding the impact of their words on a friend's feelings.
Consider it a gradual process, much like learning to ride a bike. It starts with wobbles, falls, and then that "aha" moment when they realize the handlebars steer the course. Similarly, kids gradually understand the cause-and-effect relationship of their actions as they navigate the twists and turns of growing up. But hey, let's remember that even adults are still figuring this out sometimes, right? It's a lifelong journey of understanding consequences, from sharing toys to choosing words wisely. If actions speak louder than words, do the implications of our actions echo differently based on our age, experiences, or the ever-evolving journey of understanding consequences?
Mrs.chloe in my previous comment i have written about the age ristrictions in voting sorry i forget to mention that child are fully grown at age of 18 and in age of 18 a child becomes fully aware of the implications of their actions so in many country they give the rights of voting in age of 18
Setting age limits for various actions like voting, going to prison, and learning about the news involves a complex interplay of social, legal, and developmental considerations. Here's a breakdown:
Voting in an Election
a) The age limit for voting varies widely across different countries. In many democracies, the age of majority, which is typically 18, is considered the minimum age for voting. This age is chosen because it is generally seen as the point at which individuals attain legal adulthood and are considered mature enough to make informed decisions about governance.
b) Some argue for lowering the voting age to 16, citing reasons such as civic engagement, youth empowerment, and the fact that individuals of this age are often already impacted by political decisions.
c) Ultimately, the appropriate age for voting depends on the specific context and the societal values of each country.
Going to Prison
a) The age of criminal responsibility, which determines when individuals can be held accountable for their actions and subjected to imprisonment, varies significantly worldwide. It typically ranges from as low as 7 to as high as 18.
b)There is ongoing debate about whether younger individuals should be held criminally responsible and subject to imprisonment or whether alternative approaches, such as rehabilitation and education, would be more effective.
c) The age limit for going to prison should take into account developmental psychology research and considerations of justice, fairness, and the best interests of both the individual and society.
Learning About the News:
a) There is no legal age limit for learning about the news, as access to information is considered a fundamental right. However, parents and educators often play a role in determining when and how children are exposed to news content, taking into account factors such as maturity, understanding, and the potential impact on mental health.
b) With the rise of digital media and the ubiquity of news on various platforms, there are growing concerns about the effects of exposure to news, especially on young children and adolescents. Media literacy education becomes crucial in helping individuals critically evaluate and navigate news content.
c) While there may not be a legal age limit for accessing news, it's essential for parents, educators, and policymakers to ensure that children and adolescents are equipped with the necessary skills and support to engage with news responsibly.
As for whether each country should have to agree on the same age limits, it's unlikely and perhaps even impractical. Societies have different cultural norms, values, and developmental understandings that shape their perspectives on age limits for various actions. Moreover, legal frameworks and systems vary significantly across countries, making it challenging to enforce uniform age limits globally. Instead, countries should develop age limits based on their unique circumstances, while also considering international standards and best practices where applicable. Collaboration and dialogue between nations can foster mutual understanding and exchange of ideas but imposing identical age limits across all countries may not be feasible or desirable.
I believe 18 is the right age to vote in an election, 21 is the right age to go to prison and there is no right age to learn about news.
I think it can be safely agreed that a large part of adolescence is ruled by teenage hormones. Early adolescent, in general terms, starts at the age of 13 and lasts till you are 19. The hormonal volatility starts falling down after you reach 20. Of course, this might be different for everyone, but the numbers are true on an average.
Now, why is 18 the right voting age?
Voting is every human's basic right. Because in a country, every person has to have an equal say in the functioning of the government, which is practically not possible in every country. So people do this by deciding the people they would rather make decisions on their behalf. When a person turns 18, he has been through enough ups and down that now he can at least analyse human character and to some extent, predict mass future if the person becomes a decision making authority. An 18-year old has completed his schooling education. He is now socially allowed to work, earn a living. It is only right that a person who is contributing to the economy be allowed to choose the people he wants in power. Politics is closely linked to economics. Thus, every income-earner must be allowed to have a say in politics. So 18 is the rightful age.
21 would be the right age for Prison. As I mentioned earlier, hormonal changes continue till you are 20. Then, all the adrenaline and cortisol levels start calming down. 1 year more, and you are now mature! You now know VERY WELL the right from the wrong, the good from the bad, the allowed from the unallowed. If still you commit a crime, it still you hurt a life, you get prison.
Why not before 21? Prison is not a good place. It's a deep, dark, underground cellar, with more black in human hearts than the walls around them. A 16, 17, 18 year old will succumb to sever depression under such an atmosphere. He is currently not emotionally aware to survive in a prison. He is also more run by his emotions than by his consciousness. So till 21, I believe Juvenile homes are the right way to proceed about. Rehabilitation centres. Places that will transform human lives.
A 21 year starts thinking of himself as self-dependent. Then his mindset cannot be changed. Before that, he can still be made to transform his life. So, 21 would be the right age to go to prison.
Is it wrong to judge maturity and intellect levels on the basis of age? No. Majority of human actions are emotion-regulated. And what regulates the human emotions? Hormones. Why are hormones such a big issue when it comes to teenagers? Because teenagers are new to all this hormonal and emotional volatility. It takes them a lot of time to adjust to it. There's a lot going on in their minds all this time. So they are struggling internally, and they are pressurised about their future and studies and heavy expectations. Till 18, their mind is basically a mess. It's like the Eifel Tower before being made - An ugly, unsightly piece of scrap. Once all these hormones have started calming down on their own, we can start making sense of all our experiences and thoughts. The subject matter of our mind has now made us a mature human being.
Why do hormones calm down after 20? Even neuroscience does not have the answer to that YET.
All in all to say, it is not only experiences that mature a person, but how he processes them. And experiences can only ever be processed very properly once they are the only thing on your mind and nothing else. Kinda hard to achieve at 16.
Coming to the last part - Age to learn about the news. Honestly, no age restrictions here.
I kind of comprehend the need for age restriction - too much negative news, it will impact the child's health adversely, he will succumb to earlier depression, he will start overthinking, he will fall into the dark side. But the thing is, you cannot protect children from everything by simply putting up laws and norms. There is a lot of content that he consumes from the social media. A lot of which makes him age earlier than normal. Learning about the outside world will give a track, a direction to his mind. He will know more at a earlier age. And if there's a particular issue he wants to target, his personality will start wrapping up around that ideology. News will make him aware of the potential dangers of the world, and maybe, he will start taking life a little more seriously.
Disagreeing with the given comment involves recognizing that maturity and intellect are complex and don't solely depend on age. Let's break it down:
First off, saying 18 is the magical age for analyzing human character oversimplifies things. People mature at different rates based on their experiences, not just their numbers, and the idea that 21 is the perfect age for prison ignores the potential for growth and rehabilitation at any age. Minds can change, and people can learn, regardless of when and so Saying there's no age restriction for learning about the news neglects the need for age-appropriate discussions. While social media exposes kids to information, it's crucial to guide them through it at a level they can understand. The argument linking hormonal changes to emotional volatility oversimplifies the rich tapestry of human development. People's experiences, cultural backgrounds, and personal challenges contribute significantly to their emotional intelligence. Moreover, asserting that turning 18 magically grants the ability to analyze human character disregards the diversity in cognitive development, and many individuals exhibit advanced emotional intelligence and analytical skills well before reaching this age.
In addition, the notion that 21 is the optimal age for prison fails to account for the potential for rehabilitation and personal growth at various stages of life. It undermines the capacity for change and transformation that individuals may experience, regardless of age.
Lastly, stating there's no age restriction for learning about the news ignores the importance of age-appropriate discussions and critical thinking skills. While exposure to information is inevitable, a thoughtful and guided approach is crucial in helping young minds navigate the complexities of the world.
In essence, maturity is a nuanced and multifaceted journey influenced by various factors, and age alone cannot serve as a definitive benchmark for life-altering decisions or exposure to information. In a nutshell, maturity is a unique journey for everyone. Age alone isn't a one-size-fits-all measure for voting, prison, or news exposure.
In my opinion, the limit age for voting should be 18 because at the age of 18 a person can decide whom to vote according to their country situations and at the age of 18 a person mind will also develop and not all the country have to keep the same age limit because every nation have it's own unique rule.
In my opinion, determining age limits for various actions involves a complex balance between individual rights, societal norms, and developmental considerations. For example:
1. Voting in an Election: We often say 18 is the magic number, but imagine a world where different countries set their own voting ages based on their unique contexts. It's like recognizing that what works for one nation might not be a perfect match for another. Some might choose 16, while others stick with 18, all rooted in their cultural values and experiences.
2. Learning about the news. News is for everyone, right? It's like saying there's no age cap on knowledge.
Is it really necessary for countries to decide when kids can start exploring the news? Knowledge is for all ages. IT'S VAST! It's like acknowledging that cultures vary, and so do the ways we embrace information.
3. Going to prison: Should there be a global consensus on the minimum age for criminal responsibility? Maybe, maybe not. Different nations might have different views. Imagine a world where countries decide the age at which someone is considered criminally responsible, respecting their unique legal systems and societal norms. That would be great because the leaders of countries would decide when a person is mature enough to commit felonies.
In conclusion, countries don't have to necessarily agree on the same age limits because, from the way I see it, it's like letting each country dance to its own rhythm. They know their moves; they know their beats. While an international conversation is vital, the flexibility to set age limits based on individual needs is like letting everyone find their groove.
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Voting: In my opinion I think the age limit for voting is 18 and 21 . This is because when you ae 18 and above you are considered an adult in many countries. These ages fully preps you in being an adult and mature enough to make your own decisions. Another reason is that people below 18 and above are too young to understand the ways of politics and elections.
Learning about the News: News is for everyone , in my opinion I think, knowledge has not limits! This is because news informs us about the world. For instance Many people learnt about climate change through the news. Both children and adults can learn about climate change and make a difference by saving the planet.
Going to Prison: I believe that the age limit to go to prison should be 16. The reason being is that at this age people are old enough to make their own decisions ,it being right or wrong . I also chose 16 because when people are under 16 they are still considered a child in some countries and are supervised by parents or guardians.
In conclusion I think countries should not agree on the same age limit because each leader has a different mindset and sees which age fit to punish or put a civilians in jail. Agreeing on the same age might not seem unfair to some countries, so with this being said I am for the motion that each leader should agree on different ages and each age should be chosen for well being of their countries .
I think they should take gaming apps or others SERIOSLY as right now, they are letting children play violent games but not allowing Youtube studios so this is what I think they should do. 1. Play test: they should download the apps on a saftey device just in case it has virus and if its good, they can approve it. 2: They have to approve: Bascually, the company has to approve the age rating in 4 days and if they make it wrong, they get sued and now 3rd: They have to be approved by the people who makes PEGI 12 or so and they have to approve it before the release. Honesty in my opinion, they need to take Age Ratings seriously and this is by games and apps
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Do you think we would see a change in behaviour by introducing age restrictions?
Hi Eva!
In my opinion, opposing age restrictions entails recognizing the limitations of using age as the sole determinant of behavior. While age categorization is straightforward, it overlooks the diversity in individual maturity levels. Consider this: a responsible and digitally literate teenager might exist alongside an adult who lacks the same awareness.
Age restrictions may also present practical challenges. For instance, a teenager eager to access content may easily circumvent age controls, diminishing their effectiveness. This highlights the need for a more comprehensive approach that includes digital literacy education. By focusing on educating individuals across all age groups, we empower them to navigate the digital landscape responsibly. Imagine a scenario where a 16-year-old, well-versed in online safety, engages more responsibly than a 25-year-old, unfamiliar with potential risks. In this context, age restrictions seem arbitrary and insufficient. A nuanced strategy involving educational initiatives tailored to diverse maturity levels ensures a more effective and adaptable solution, fostering a culture of responsible digital citizenship.
I think we will see a change when we introduced age ratings because then we will see people not talking about viral dances but also we will see people having game recommendations which is family friendly when they will see videos for top good games and it will make kids not to talk about bad stuff
Hi, Kim. Talking about age limits provides an interesting way to go. Now, let me put forward my perspective on the ages that apply to the acts mentioned:
Voting in an election:
Age Limit: Eighteen years old.
Justification: The 18th year of a person’s life is a legal adulthood milestone and is widely believed to be the stage at which people are mature enough to make decisions concerning their nation’s government.
Going to prison:
Age Limit: Varies depending on the crime being committed.
Justification: Instead of getting a set age rule, it is smart to reflect on consideration on whether or not it is proper to punish a person for a criminal offense based at the precise scenario. This involves considering the seriousness of different offenses to ensure fair justice.
Learning about the news:
Age Limit: No specified age limit, emphasizing guidance.
Justification: While access to information is key, it also requires judgment that comes with advice from adults. There is no strict age requirement but responsible adults are required to help young people understand what is happening today.
Thank you and i would love to read other peoples suggestions!
So, from my point of view, Age restrictions is an important thing and topic we must discuss. Because it limit some actions that must be done with defined ages. The first thing is voting in an election. I think this actions must be done by people has experience and know what the country needs. Also young people must do this only have the right to do this actions. Because they have need that must be done to have a better life. In my country for example, the age restrictions for voting in an election can be done for anyone above the age of 18. And i think it is a right thing or limit. Because if you below 18, you will not understand what country need what is better for the it. And this thing can be exploited by bad people who need to control the country themselves. The second actions is going to prison. And this also have a limit in Egypt. which is also above 18. And this reasonable. Because parents must be care of their children so they become good people in the future. And bad things that lead to going to prison done by young people below 18, the first responsible person is their parents. The third action is knowing about news. And this actions from my point of view must be done by all ages. Because it build the awareness of young people about what is right and wrong and they must understand to help their country in the future.
Personally, I believe that the voting age, for an election, should be 19 years old. For me, this seems like quite a reasonable age as the person will be in their second year of being an adult. I feel like having the voting age at 18 is quite a big duty to launch onto these new adults. If it were to be raised to 19 years old, people would have a bit more experience in being an adult and coping with adult situations before they take on this duty. This means that they should be able to make a more informed and reasonable decision, based on their own views and opinions, instead of believing that they have to follow in their family's footsteps.
Next, I believe that the age for going to prison should be from 15 years old. This is because, when you are 15, you have had plenty of understanding of what is right and what is wrong. By this age, you should be responsible for your actions and educated enough to know what their consequences will be. Yes, there may be some exceptions for those who have trouble communicating or differentiating what's right and what's wrong. In this case, other arrangements would have to occur but for the majority of cases, from 15 you should certainly be responsible for your actions.
Finally, I believe that the age for learning about the news should differ. If we are discussing more serious topics and negative topics, such as crime, it should be 13. This is because by 13 you have begun secondary school, meaning that you have mostly likely learnt about more serious topics in school. In addition to this, it is very important that, by the time you're a teenager, you understand what is going on in the world and your country. I also believe that learning about things like crime in the world is important in order for older children to keep themselves safe as they begin to download social media and spend time with their friends without adult supervision. On the other hand, if we are discussing slightly less disturbing topics, but still vitally important, such as climate change, I believe that the age should be approximately 10 years old. This is because we are the future generation so we will be the ones who try to overcome such issues in the future. As well as this, it's very important for slightly younger children to understand parts of what is going on around the world.
I also believe that each country should try their best to agree on a certain age for each of these things as it would help cause less confusion for younger people as well as people of similar ages across the world having some similar experiences. However, I do understand that it would be very difficult for each country to agree as there are so many countries in the world and I would not want this to cause any major disagreements.
Establishing age limits for various actions involves navigating a delicate balance between protecting individuals, recognizing their autonomy, and respecting cultural nuances. Let's delve deeper into the rationale behind the suggested age limits and the considerations for uniformity across countries.
1. **Voting in an election (Age 18):**
- While 18 is a commonly accepted age for voting, it's based on the assumption of achieving legal adulthood. However, some argue that the voting age should be lowered to 16, as younger individuals may be well-informed and politically engaged. The challenge lies in finding the right balance between allowing civic participation and ensuring maturity and responsibility.
2. **Going to prison (Varies):**
- Differentiating between juvenile and adult offenses recognizes the developmental differences between adolescents and adults. Focusing on rehabilitation for younger offenders acknowledges the potential for growth and change. However, setting universal age limits for adult charges might oversimplify the complex factors influencing criminal behavior.
3. **Learning about the news (No Age Limit):**
- Removing age restrictions on accessing information aligns with the principles of freedom of information and expression. However, it also underscores the importance of media literacy education. Teaching individuals, regardless of age, to critically analyze and comprehend news content helps them navigate the complexities of the information landscape responsibly.
Regarding universal age limits, cultural and legal diversity plays a significant role. Different societies may have varying perspectives on when individuals attain maturity and can responsibly exercise certain rights. While establishing some global standards can promote consistency, it's essential to respect the autonomy of individual nations to set age limits that align with their cultural values and developmental considerations.
Ultimately, the challenge is to strike a balance that respects both the universal principles underpinning certain rights and the diversity of cultural contexts that shape our understanding of maturity and responsibility. International collaboration and dialogue can contribute to finding common ground while respecting the uniqueness of each society.
Age limits for various actions such as voting, going to prison, and accessing news can vary significantly depending on cultural, legal, and societal factors within each country. The age limit for voting in an election is typically set around 18 in many nations, reflecting the age of majority when individuals are considered mature enough to participate in civic responsibilities. However, variations exist, with some countries opting for 16 or 21 as the voting age. Regarding going to prison, there isn't a specific age limit as it hinges on the legal system and the nature of the offense committed. In cases involving minors, usually those under 18, juvenile detention centers or alternative forms of punishment may be employed instead of adult prison. Accessing news, on the other hand, doesn't have a formal age limit since it's considered a fundamental right to access information. However, content appropriateness and maturity level may prompt parents and educators to impose restrictions. As for whether each country should agree on the same age limits, it's crucial to acknowledge the diverse cultural, social, and developmental differences across nations. While universal standards like the Convention on the Rights of the Child advocate for specific age thresholds, countries often tailor their laws and regulations to their unique contexts. Factors such as educational attainment, societal norms, and historical context influence the determination of age limits. Therefore, while international cooperation and dialogue on age-related issues are valuable, imposing uniform age limits across all countries may not be feasible or appropriate due to differing circumstances and values.
When it comes to age restrictions, there are different rules around the world for various actions. For instance, voting in an election, going to prison, and learning about the news are all activities that have age limits. However, the age limits for these activities vary depending on the country. In general, the idea behind age restrictions is to ensure that individuals are mature enough to handle certain responsibilities.
Regarding the age limit for each of these actions, it's essential to consider various factors while setting the age limit. In the case of voting in an election, the age limit is usually 18 years or above, which seems fair, as it's an age at which an individual is considered mature enough to make informed decisions. Similarly, the age limit for going to prison is also usually considered to be 18 years or above, as it's an age at which an individual is legally considered an adult. In contrast, there is no specific age limit for learning about the news, as it's a fundamental right, and everyone should have access to it.
As for whether every country should have the same age limits, it's a complex question that doesn't have a straightforward answer. Countries have different cultures, values, and beliefs, which influence the age limits they set for various activities. Therefore, it's not practical to have the same age limits for every country. However, in some cases, international agreements and treaties can establish a minimum age limit for specific activities, such as child labor and child marriage, where a consensus is reached to ensure the protection and well-being of children.
Restrictions concerning age should be universally agreed upon, as they can have impacts on people worldwide. They argue that having different age limits can protect children and teenagers from harmful activities and programs, and help address age discrimination. However, this can also lead to misunderstandings and misunderstandings, as children may be taken back to classes based on age.
Another advantage of having the same age limits is that it can break down regulations and make it easier for people to understand what is expected of them in different countries. For example, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that children and teenagers aged 5-17 years should engage in at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity daily. However, many people do not meet WHO's recommended levels due to different age limits.
The author believes that if all countries agreed on the same age limits for activities like driving, voting, and drinking, it would be more beneficial and fairer for people to adapt to different systems and make new friends.
Determining age limits for actions like voting, learning about the news, and going to prison involves a balance between individual rights, societal norms, and developmental considerations. Different countries may set their voting ages, learn about the news, or have criminal responsibility based on their unique legal systems and societal norms. While international conversations are important, flexibility in setting age limits based on individual needs allows everyone to find their rhythm and values. This approach allows for a more inclusive and respectful worldview.
Yes, there should be an age limit for all of these options.👍
1.Voting in an election: The age limit should be 18, aligning with the legal voting age in most countries.
2.Going to prison: I suggest reconsidering the age limit of 10. It may be more reasonable to link criminal responsibility to an age where individuals have a better understanding of their actions, perhaps around the age of 14 or 16.
3.Learning about the news: I agree that there should not be an age limit since everyone can learn about the news, provided they have the cognitive ability to understand what is happening.
How could you measure a child's cognitive ability of right and wrong?
In my opinion the age limit for voting should be 21 years old because, it's a common age for legal adulthood in many countries. It's often seen as a milestone where individuals have more life experience and can make informed decisions. However, it's important to remember that this is just one suggestion among many. Different countries and cultures may have their own unique perspective on the age limit for voting.
In my opinion an individual should be 20 years old before they can be imprisoned. This age falls between 18 and 21 and could be considered a transitional period where individuals are still young but may have more maturity or life experience compared to being a teenager. Again, it's important to note that age limits for going to prison can vary depending on the country and legal system.
I believe there isn't a specific age limit for learning about the news. It's more about the individual's ability to understand and process the information. Some children start learning about the news at a young age, while other's may not be interested until they are older. It's important for parents and guardians to guide children and help them navigate the news in a way that is appropriate for their age and understanding.
I think the appropriate age for a person to vote should be the age of 18+, because parents or matured people are supposed to be the voting, so if a person is 18 or above, that age qualifies the person to become a young adult. I think the age qualification for a person to go to jail should also be 18+, because if a child is to do something illegal, I am not sure the child will be arrested, but the parents of the child will pick a punishment for the child, and I am sure the child will be watched from afar by the police in case the child repeats it's actions. The news has a lot of free information about what is trending in the community or what is happening worldwide. I think there shouldn't be an age recommendation for learning the news because it's about what is happening around you, so there will nothing wrong with a child reading the news, but if there is any graphical information or activities that a parent doesn't want a child to know, then the parent can get the child a more interesting and positive news paper for the child to learn from. The other countries which don't have this age recommendation for these topics, should allow it in their country, because I think this is fair choice of ages for these topics.
I would choose the option that states that we are too young to learn about the news, young people are meant to know about their environment to better educate themselves to know what to do, now I'm not trying to say that we should show children some very sensitive topics, but they should know what is going on around them.
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Age, a number that determines your right as a citizen, can be both cruel and helpful to society. Frankly speaking, I have no problem with the age restriction in my country that enables only people under 18 to vote, for 18 is a perfect age for independency. But something that was not mentioned but I have a problem with its age restriction is the intake of alcohol. Alcohol is unsafe for all ages but in my country, Ghana, the age restriction is from 18 and above which I do not think is suitable as much as 18 are adults they are also children and are mostly people pleasers. What I mean by this is around last year a boy in my area got into a car accident with his father's car simply because his friends told him to try to drink and drive at the same time and the shocking thing was, he was 19.I undoubtably agree with the age restriction in America that only allows you to consume alcohol after 21.If I had my say I would only allow the intake of alcohol from 21 in my country.
Age limits are very important. They protect people who are young from harm until they're mature enough to handle them. Age limits prevent reckless experimentation during teen years that can mare childhoods and become problems in older ages. They create a clear distinction between child and adult rights. I believe different countries should have different age limits. Every country has their own perspective of when a child is mature or not. In some it is 16, in others 18, etc. It is just like how different parents have different opinions on when their child is read for a specific event. Different countries have their different reasons and I think these reasons should be respected.
For the age restriction on voting. I think the age restriction on voting should be 16. Because at this age, a child should be well informed about political matters and should have the ability to make independent decisions which can benefit him or her. Children below this age are not informed enough about the news. They will not know what they are doing, instead, they will be swayed by the crowd. Imagine a 10 year voting, he or she would only vote for whoever his or her parent votes for. Age restriction in voting is important because age directly influences maturity and decision making skills. Age restrictions in voting will stop them from voting until they are old enough to make independent and healthy choices.
To be honest, after reading a lot of comments, I can say that my thinking is different than most of the other people here.
I feel that when we first go to school we are like a lump of clay that needs to be moulded. When we are 18 and fresh out of school and our deciding our path we aren't yet completely mature. Even when a lump of clay is turned into a statue, it looks best only if it is given final touches and is painted.
So I feel that the age of voting should be 21, because that's when most children complete their bachelor's degree and are ready to set foot independently into the outside World, this is the time when they have faced quite enough in life to make the right decision. This is when the final touches and painting of the person are completed and they officially become an asset to the country.
Now off course this is my own mind set and there is nothing seriously wrong about the current system, but it is just that not all 18 year olds are completely indipendent with their thoughts and they are technically still in their teenage years. So having a system where the citizen is allowed to vote after 21 years of age would probably be a better way.
I would also like to state that Universal Adult Franchise should be followed in all cases like drinking, driving and other things instead of just voting. All countries should have the same age limits about all these different activities. This would prevent confusion is someone is to travel over the seas and would set a sense of uniformity and in a way equality around the globe.
I feel like we should first look at why there are age restrictions for these things or why age restrictions at all.
According to my research, age restrictions exist because many young people are deemed irresponsible. Society sets 18 as the legal adult age, signifying maturity and independence. Activities requiring responsibility, accountability, and maturity are age-restricted.
I firmly support setting the voting age at 18 and above. At this stage, individuals bear responsibility for the country and its decisions. Allowing younger voters may expose them to undue influence, as witnessed in a recent Nigerian presidential election. A viral video depicted a boy with a seemingly valid voting card, but adults rightly raised suspicions, uncovering a fake card and the unsettling reality of someone manipulating a minor's vote with sweets!
In addressing juvenile incarceration, I advocate for specialized facilities regardless of age. While severe crimes warrant appropriate punishment, the focus should heavily lean towards reformation and therapy due to the youth's impressionability. Balancing discipline without pampering is key, adhering to the adage 'spare the rod and spoil the child.' Consideration for shorter sentences ensures a chance at life outside, coupled with probationary measures.
Regarding news consumption, I believe there should be no age restrictions. Engaging with current events contributes to a child's intellectual growth, environmental awareness, and motivation for positive change in their surroundings.
Lastly, countries don’t have to agree on the same age restrictions. Countries vary in their perspectives on age restrictions, with differing beliefs about the age of maturity. For instance, Egypt and Madagascar set it at 21, Cuba and Cambodia at 16, and surprisingly, Iran at 9. These divergent cultural norms highlights the significance of cultural beliefs in determining when a child becomes truly accountable for their actions.
Now, a question to fellow students on the hub: Why has 18 become the widely accepted age of maturity? What attributes tie age to maturity, and why is turning 18 considered transformative?
The question of whether each country should have to agree on the same age limits is a complex and subjective one. It’s opinions may vary. Here are a few perspectives to consider:
1. Cultural and Social Factors: Different countries have diverse cultural norms, values, and societal expectations. Age limits might be influenced by factors such as traditions, religious beliefs, and historical contexts. Some argue that allowing each country to set its own age limits allows for respecting and preserving cultural diversity.
2. Developmental Considerations: Age limits for various activities (e.g. voting, driving, going to prison ) are often based on assumptions about an individual's maturity and cognitive development. Different countries may have different perspectives on when individuals are deemed capable of making informed decisions. However, it is important to note that the understanding of human development is based on scientific research, and there are certain age-related milestones that tend to be consistent across cultures.
3. Harmonization and Global Standards: Advocates for uniform age limits argue that having consistent standards across countries can promote international cooperation, facilitate trade, and simplify legal frameworks. For example, having a consistent legal drinking age might help prevent cross-border issues related to alcohol consumption. It can also make it easier for individuals to understand and navigate different legal systems.
I think there shouldn't be an age limit to go to prison. The decision of whether a person should be sent to prison or not should depend on their crimes. The reason I say this is because in India, there was an 8-year-old boy who killed people. Due to his age, he wasn't kept in prison for long, and news reports say that he is still alive and lives with a hidden identity. It is scary to have someone like this roaming around freely. So even if someone is young, we should send them to prison if they have committed a serious crime. We should reduce their punishment due to their age, but according to me, it isn't safe to keep them out of prison even if they are children.
I agree because in disregard to what i said the size of the crime is what is most important but I feel maybe their should be a prison that is just as serious as real prison is but for kids alone for any amount of time. I say this because it most likely will not be a safe or a good environment for a child to be with grown adults who most of them have done way worse.
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Voting in an election:
Countries might have different age limits based on their own history, culture, and what they think works best for their citizens. For example, one country might decide that people can vote at 16, while another might say it's 21. It's like deciding what time to have lunch – each family might choose a time that works best for them.
Going to prison:
Different countries might have different rules about when someone is old enough to be responsible for breaking the law. This could depend on how their legal system is set up and what they believe is fair. Like deciding the rules for a game, each country might have its own way of making sure things are fair for everyone.
Learning about the news:
Learning about the news doesn't really need an age limit because everyone can benefit from staying informed. But, just like how different classrooms might discuss different topics, different countries might have their own way of helping kids understand the news in a way that's suitable for their age.
In the end, it's like having different rules for different playgrounds – what's important is that everyone feels like the rules are fair and make sense for their community. While it might be nice if all countries agreed on the same age limits, it's also okay for them to have their own rules based on what they think is best for their people. Just like how every friend group might have its own games to play, every country can have its own rules, as long as they're fair and make sense for everyone.
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In my country the age for voting is 18 and it is appropriate in my opinion. I strongly believe that by this age we are old and mature enough to make our own decisions and distinguish between what's right and wrong.
In my country, the age for voting is 18 and above and I strongly believe that it's the appropriate decision. By this age, we are mature enough to distinguish between what's right and wrong and what's best for us. I know some may feel like voting even under this age, but the decisions may fall apart.
The age limit for Voting in an election should be 16+ I say this because 16 year olds now are more improved and have more opinions than before. The age limit for going to prison should be 14+(in some situations 18+) I understand that there is juvenile detention but after you turn 14 it depends on what you do. Such as if you do something minor and you are 1-18 then you shouldn't go to jail just juvenile detention if it even comes to that. If you do something horrible when you are 14+ then you should go to prison. You should be able to Learn about the news at any age because everyone who wants to know what's going on around them should know.
I stand to believe that voting should be eligible by the age of 15 years as l think children can see and understand what is going on in their country and who they want as a leader
as for going to prison, the minimum age is 10 because a child would have mentally matured in terms of knowing what is wrong and what is right. Therefore, they should get punished for their actions which brings about better people in society who were trained at early ages
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Only voting having an age restriction makes sense. Many teens have committed absolutely horrendous crimes. Because of this, going to prison should not have an age restriction. Learning about the news should not have an age restriction, either. The news is everywhere, you can't escape it. Plus, people need to learn what's happening in the world regardless of age, such as pollution and elections.
I think the voting limit should be decreased to highschoolers/teenagers. High schoolers are old enough to have their own opinions and ideas about politics and the world around them. They are also old enough to be affected by the decisions made by politicians and government officials. Allowing them to vote would give them a voice in the decisions that will impact their lives and future. Many high schoolers are already working and paying taxes, yet they have no say in how those taxes are used. Lowering the voting age would give them a say in how their hard-earned money is spent.On the other hand, some argue that high schoolers are not mature enough to make informed decisions about politics and may be swayed by peer pressure or parental influence. However, this argument could be made for any age group, and it is up to the individual to educate themselves and make informed decisions.
Overall, lowering the voting age to include high schoolers would give them a sense of empowerment and encourage them to become more engaged in the political process. It would also ensure that their voices are heard and their opinions are taken into account when important decisions are made. Feel free to disagree or agree with my opinion. I would love to hear your prespectives!
Voting in an election- Voting should be open to secondary school students and above as everyone deserves their right to have a say in what happens within their country. Although young adults aged 11+ are not necessarilary as educated as adults on certain subjects such as politics they should be given the choice to vote. This would open discussion about important areas in school atmospheres and make young people aware of how the world works. ect...
Going to prison- Prison should be the conseqence to any person who is fully aware of their own actions. An example is a 11 year old child comitting a crime such as assault to another person (with intent). Surely, children who are fully aware of their actions and have full control over themselves should be given a sentance to serve in prison (given they will continue schoolwork within the confinements of the prison with access to tutors/teachers). Children who are not capable of controlling themselves should be given support such as therapy to lead them in the correct way. An addition to this is british law states that anyone over the age of 10 are capable and independent of their own actions.
Learning about the news- Anyone should be able to learn about the news (given they are mature enough to ask questions and engage in a conversation) as i feel it us important for people to learn about it at a younger age to gain understaning for their life in tbe coming years. However this does come with its cons, peoples homes usually have one sided biased opinions on what happens in the news. This could bring controversies as people have thor own opinions but it could also bring vital conversations about why certain opinions are thought and leave space for thought from a different perspective.
I feel that we should be able to vote at 16. This is because i feel that sixteen year olds have a right to do there bit and tell people what they feel about the vote.also some sixteen year olds are not heard and di have reasonable reasons to share
i think that a lot of young peoples ideas are either ignored or non existant due to many young people being kept in the dark regarding both the news in all of britain and their local area. even when young people do have strong ideas they are neglected as they are only allowed to vote in political elections once they turn eighteen. i think this is unfair because at more mature adolescent ages such as sixteen or seventeen, many people have already formulated strong ideas regarding politics, which they are not allowed to express.
not only is this unfair, however, it could, and has, resulted in potential vigilante behaviour, where young people feel so strongly over a topic, which they arent allowed to speak on that they take matters into their own hands. this can include things like protests, and potential riots, which then affect businesses and people in close proximity.
I do think that some occupations age based because age plays a vital role in life every country do need to agree on the age limit for each actions but I do not think that age restrictions should affect jobs and the normal human activities. for example footballers the lowest age to play is (15) and a person playing football internationally is (40) that person cannot play. I think that would be a waste of talents from school in subjects a subtopic from the book talks about developing on talents but when age restrictions interfere it can change cause of a persons occupation. in my opinion think every country should agree every on the age limits to every job.
In my opinion, the age limit for voting in election should be 18 years only, as in that time of our age we our much more independent , mature and the thinking ability of us is also really good. We know how we feel about a certain thing .
And for going to prison , the age limit should be 18 as it is for every country .
Children below 18 are not completely mentally developed which may cause severe problems for a kid living alone in a prison.
And lastly , everyone including students under 18 should be allowed to learn about news because not only adults but mostly childrens are the one who can make the society better after reading or listening what is happening near them.
And these age limits should be similar in every country because every child should have equal oportunity .
Setting age limits for various actions such as voting in an election, going to prison, and learning about the news involves complex considerations that vary greatly across societies. While there isn't a universally agreed-upon standard, each country should carefully consider its unique cultural, social, and developmental factors when determining appropriate age thresholds. For instance, the age at which individuals can vote in elections should reflect their maturity and understanding of civic responsibilities. By the universal adult franchise, the minimum age is 18 and I agree with it because after reaching this particular age one can decide and bifurcate the good and the bad Similarly, the age at which someone can be held accountable for criminal actions and face imprisonment should align with considerations of cognitive development and rehabilitation potential. I feel that the minimum age limit for this should be 14 as even a teenager or as an adult they should be held accountable for their actions and they should pay for the mistakes they made. Learning about the news, on the other hand, is more fluid and depends on factors such as literacy rates and access to information. While there may be benefits to having some level of international consensus on age limits, imposing uniform standards across vastly different societies may not be practical or effective. I feel that learning about the news depends on the person itself as it's upon ourselves what we want to learn and what we do not want to. on the other hand, talking about whether each country has to agree on the same age limits? I feel only till the part of voting in an election and going to prison as the situation is not the same for every country but everyone should have the right to vote make their discussion as well as pay for their mistakes. learning about the news depends on the person itself and it may vary from country to country as person to person.
I think learning about the news should have an age restriction of 10+. This is because most kids may not be able to handle or comprehend some of the things they might hear on the news, and it could scare them. I also don't think each country should have to agree on this same age restriction, because the presidents and the people of the country should have the freedom to make their own age restrictions. Going to prison should be 17+ and anyone under 17 should get a different form of punishment for their actions, and this is because I do not think prison is a safe place for anyone under 17, and even 17 year olds are still kind of vulnerable. Usually in court people 17+ are considered legally adults. I think each country should agree on this age restriction because I think it is very reasonable based on what we know about the law and the dangers in prison, or what we might know about the individual themselves. Lastly, I think voting should be 16+ because by 16, most people will know enough about things like politics to express their opinions and cast their vote. I don't think every country should agree on this because each country should have their own limits for their government and their elections.
In my opinion, the legal voting age, (with these times nowadays), should be 16. I think so because times like now, with all the social media, I feel like younger people would know a lot more than what they would some years ago. Research even shows that a teenager could be more mature than an adult!
For going to prison, I believe the age should be 18. Going to jail as a kid could be very hard and rough because the children might not know how to deal with life in prison. They could be hurt constantly due to the adults probably ill treating the child.
Now, for learning the news, I believe that any age should be able to learn the news. What happens if a child overhears the news and they want to figure out what happens, and their parent(s) say no because there's an age ban for learning the news? That could be very irritable for the child because they could stress trying to figure the news out on their own. I feel like if a child has questions about the news, they are old enough to discuss it.
I honestly feel the age for voting should be 18+ because in most countries they consider the people that are 18 as adults and they have more rights and responsibilities than minors, they also have more exposure to the social issues that affect life. They also view life in different perspectives.
For prisons I feel like the limit should be 18 because imprisoning children does not prevent or reduce crime it also infringes their human rights because at the age 18, they will be able to detect right from wrong but also in most countries the age of adulthood is 18. They will also be responsible for their actions when they commit crime.
I believe that the age restriction for everything should be 9 or 10. I believe this because 9 and 10 year olds, like my classmates and I, are capable enough to know what we're doing and suffer the consequences of it. It's simply cause and effect, which I'm sure we've all learned in reading. My age group can also be politically active, learn and handle news carefully, and realise that what we've done is bad and accept going to prison if what we've done calls for that.
In my opinion i think that the age limit for voting should be 18 because as at this point you should have a basic understanding of politics and why you would want to vote for him/her. For going to prison i think maybe 21 because before 21 some people can be immature which can lead to some severe consequences. This may lead to the argument that anyone should take responsibility for what they do which is of course good but it may lead to some younger people to go to jail due to doing something immature. Lastly i think anyone should learn about the news as any discussion can broaden the person's mind about the specified topic whether it is a rapidly succeeding company or the most sold out car of the year. I'd like to add that yes the limits should be global and not specified to some countries as all of us should have fairness by applying the same laws globally.
At the beginning, I would like to clarify that age is just a very relative thing. Everything that I will introduce is only applicable to the conditions and world of our current time. For example, currently there is a percentage of children who are very intelligent with the minds of people older than them, but on the other hand, it is a very small percentage compared to the rest. These things differ from... Time to time.
Firstly, voting in the elections. I believe that the official age to allow a person to vote in the elections should be the same as the age for obtaining the personal identity card. Simply put, if he is considered an accounted individual in this country, he has the right to participate in determining his fate in the election. As an example, my country, Egypt, is the age for obtaining the personal card. 15 years. I believe that 15 years is the appropriate age to allow voting, not 18 as happens.
Secondly, going to prison, frankly, is very tragic. In my opinion, the appropriate age is the age at which a person reaches puberty, approximately from the age of 10 to 15. After that age, he must go to prison if he does something that deserves it.
Thirdly, learning about the news. In my opinion, the idea that a person learns about the news of his country is something that does not specify a specific age. I believe that when the human mind becomes aware of things, he must know about the news of his country and the news that surrounds him. As an example, not only the children of Gaza and Palestine, but all Arab children must learn about the news. They know what is happening in their lands as long as they are aware.
In the end, from my standpoint, do I see that these things apply to all countries? My answer is yes. As for why, it is simply because there is no difference between an African, a European, or an Asian person. There is no difference between countries. From the perspective of the mind, we are all human.
Age restriction refers to a limitation or minimum age requirement for certain activities, products, or services. This restriction is enforced to ensure that individuals of a certain age or maturity level are permitted to engage in specific activities or access certain content. Age restrictions are commonly observed in the sale of alcohol and tobacco, the viewing of movies or playing of video games with mature content, and the participation in certain types of entertainment or events. They are designed to protect individuals who may not be mature enough to handle certain situations or content. THANKS
You're absolutely right, fantastic_flight.
Age restrictions are put in place to ensure that individuals of a certain age or maturity level are allowed to engage in specific activities or access certain content. It's all about protecting people who may not be ready to handle certain situations or content. We commonly see age restrictions when it comes to the sale of alcohol and tobacco, watching movies or playing video games with mature content, and participating in certain types of entertainment or events. These restrictions help create a safer and more appropriate environment for everyone involved. It's important to respect and abide by these restrictions to ensure the well-being of individuals.
I agree that people should obey the age restrictions for voting because you might get in trouble even if you were close to the age you have to be for voting. You need to respect and accept that you are too young to vote and could possibly have to go to court and have to explain why you made that decision. Even though we have the choice to vote or not since in my country, voting isn't something obligatory, we also don't have the chance to vote at any age because that wouldn't make sense. Countries should at least let anyone 18+ vote because they are more mature and make the right decision, many countries already participate in this, since they are more mature and know what the best option is.
For voting I think 14, this part of their life their socialize enough to know what is going on in the society and when I ask adult why do children don't vote they always say we're not matured enough, most young adults even at 30 ate not matured. Someone wise once told me you need to know your community and the problems it's facing then you see among the electorates you can do the job best before voting.
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From my point of view, the age limit for voting should be 18, because below this age, teenagers are not concerned enough about politics and who could be the best president for their counrtry. I think goverment policy is a complex topic for young people to understand, and they have to be open-minded and reasonable.
In relation to the age limit for going to prison, I think it should be also 18 because younger people may not be very psychologically prepared for being in that environment without their families. Well, but if young people commit a crime they should go to jail as well, but to a different one with people of their age.
The age limit for learning about news I think it should be 14 because is fine for people to learn about the news of the world but I think sometimes they are complex to understand, and there are news about murderers and things like that, which are a little bit strong for them.
Some people argue that politician's decisions affect young people, so young people should have a voice in choosing who governs their country. What do you think?
It would really help democracy if younger people were able to vote in an election. Teenagers are a great part of society and not giving them any representation is not very democratic. That's why I think voting age should be lowered to either 16 or 17 years.
Coming to the age restricitons on going to prison I would probably agree with the way things are here in Germany. In severe cases young people can be tried as adults but usually they have their own sets of laws/ rules when it comes to prisoin sentences and I think it's a reasonable approach to not punish young people/minors as harshly as adults.
As for learning about news I don't think there should be any type of age requirement since it's important to know what's going on in the world no matter your age.
I believe a person should be eligible to vote at the age of 18, as that is when they have developed the maturity to understand WHY they are voting for a specific candidate, WHAT the consequences of their vote will lead to, and HOW it is valuable for their country. By the age of 18, they also develop their own values and ideas, enabling them to vote without being swept away by the opinions of those around them. As for the age limit for going to jail, children develop a sense of action and its consequent outcomes by the age of 13, so I think it is valid to give persons above the age of 13 a prison sentence. Regarding learning about news, a person should be introduced to the news throughout life, but in a manner that is suitable for what they can handle at the appropriate age. Finally, every country has different principles and values; hence, I believe that the people of a country have the right to decide what is right for their own country.
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So i think with voting it should be 16+ but if you dont have to you dont need to. People under the age of 16 probibly wont understand the polotics and who most of these people are.
For going to prison, it should be 18+ because if a child goes to prison, it could change there whole attitude ifnthey befrend these big gang leaders or killers, they could want to become like the people in there, amd its also mainly adults that are in prison. And with the news you should definatly learn erlier because its better to know what the world is going through for example if a child is learning about climate change when they are younger,it could be a possiblility that child changes the world!!
I'm interested that you have a different age suggestion for voting and prison? If you're too young to make a reasonable decision when voting are you also too young to make reasonable decisions about the law?
Personally, I think age restrictions for things that require an understanding and context such as voting in an election shouldn't be there as in many societies young people are sometimes more mature than adults, therefore instead there should be a basic knowledge test to take beforehand that anyone from the age of around 15 can take and a strict policy of failing means you don't vote. I think this applies to many scenarios and children should be aware from a young age.
I think that the age limit for voting should be 16. This is because people at 16 start to have a wider, more mature understanding of politics and how the country should be run.
However, 18 is a good age because most adults have ID, so they are able to register for their votes. Most 16 year olds do not, so it would restrict many of them from voting.
I agree because at 16 years old, you do start to become more mature and gain a better understanding of politics. But on the other hand they aren't fully grown up yet which can leave them to be more reckless and not think about the choices.
Hello, compassionate_ hedgehog @ topical talk.
Courteously, I'm not sure about this because... I may not know your choice of picking age 16 as an age limit; but I have to say that age restrictions play an important role to many people especially parents of younger ones. As children, we often feel we are up to the task, which I have to say is a hard choice for some elder ones to believe because some are, and some are not. I feel that some activities should be replicated in milder versions in schools such as bringing forth democracy to children by allowing them to vote their class president and activities concerned about that aspect; thereby giving children a more conducive environment to learn for the future, based on any democratic related issues.
In conclusion, I am just trying to say that children can be restricted but should be given an exposure on related issues to that topic /thing they are restricted to in order to prepare them for the future to face the actual reality.
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I agree! Perhaps 17 would be a good age as it is halfway?
personaly I think a 17 year old is just as smart with politics as a 18 year old and its not like you will learn every single thing about voting in one year and 17 year olds can be able to make their own decisions if they want to
I think 17 and older should have the right to join and take a
part in voting. I think this many adults vote and that I think older teenagers should take part as a community
Can you explain why it is important for older teenagers to take part in the community?
Well in my opinion I feel that older teenagers should take part in the community because I feel that the younger teenager are the future of the world so if they don't know about their future how will they be able to rule. Also taking part in the community will help them build the necessary skills that will help them in their day-to-day activities. For some of the teenagers that don't know what to do with their lives taking part of the community can help them find their passion, their goals, their natural talents and their future goals for life. In case of any scenario that they have to take part in public speaking it helps to boost self-esteem, confidence and public speaking skills.
It can help in all aspects of their lives like academic, social and personal lives.
Examples of how older teenagers can take part in the community is:
1. participating in civic activities such as voting.
2. Mentoring younger children in academic, social, or personal skills
3. Volunteering for local organizations that they care about and will benefit them.
The age limit for watching the news should be 13-14 as that is when the mind matures to a certain point to understand both sides of the conflict.The reason i think this age restriction should be in place is because younger children might get very panicked about the news and since they are not mature enough to see both sides and might create their opinion without seeing all sides of the argument.
The age limit for various actions should be determined based on a combination of factors, including psychological development, legal responsibility, and societal norms. For example, the age limit for driving may differ from the age limit for voting or consuming alcohol.
While it may be beneficial for countries to have some level of agreement on age limits for certain actions, it's also important to recognize that different cultures and legal systems may have varying perspectives on maturity and responsibility. Therefore, complete uniformity in age limits across all countries may not be practical or feasible.
It's essential to consider the diverse perspectives of students on this topic and engage in thoughtful discussions to understand the reasoning behind different viewpoints.
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In regards to going to prison, the age limit should be set at 18 because that is when an individual is legally considered an adult and can be held responsible for their actions. For learning about the news, there shouldn't necessarily be an age limit as everyone has the right to access information and stay informed. However, parents or guardians may choose to monitor what news sources younger children are exposed to. As for voting in an election, the age limit should also be set at 18 due to legal adulthood and the ability to make informed decisions on political matters.
Various actions' age limits should range depending on the circumstances of an event. To illustrate, I believe the ability to vote should be 20 since an average brain maturation period settles at around this span. A completed brain maturation period is crucial for countless skills such as prioritization, productivity, self-control, and decisiveness. These skills are crucial for voting since it increases the chances of choosing the best leader. The age limit for abiding in prison should be 15. This exposes younger citizens to the punishments created due to crimes or inhumane actions. Though, the age for learning about the news should be 13 since it exposes them to the world. It allows them to understand their responsibility in the world without overwhelming them at a young age since children are usually more mature at this age.
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I think age is the most significant problem. There are currently many unsafe media for minors. Currently, a security system called safe search is developed in Google. But still many young people are turning off the blue, dark system and using harmful and unsafe sites. These sites are not safe for under 18s if they are prying eyes and prying eyes. If artificial intelligence is more aware and insecure than it currently is, harmful sites should be banned rather than applied to everyone. However, artificial intelligence is also contributing to these age-related social problems.
The age limit for voting in an election from my point of view should be 18 and in my country people get the opportunity to vote in election's from the age of 18 years. I think this is the right age to vote,people get to know about politics and they become mature enough to keep their own perspective.
The age limit for going into prison should be 17 years because at that age a person can handle him/herself in the prison. People at that age becomes responsible and enough mature to handle the situation in the prison.
Learning about the news, the age limit for this should be for the children's of 11-12years not less than that so that they listen to it and understand it ,before that age if they listen to it they might not understand it and then it will be of no use.
I don't think all the country should agree on the same age limit because all the countries have their own laws, rules and regulations. If country A has a different rule then country B can have its own rule. Having same age limit in all the countries will be difficult for all the members living in that country due to development differences. The country sets the law which suits their country. So I think it is not necessary that there should be same ahe limits in all the countries.
Age restrictions are pivotal in safeguarding individuals, particularly minors, from potential harm across various domains. Determining the appropriate age limits for different activities, such as accessing certain forms of entertainment, consuming substances like alcohol and tobacco, and assuming legal responsibilities, requires careful consideration of societal norms, developmental stages, and potential risks. While there's no one-size-fits-all answer, setting age limits should involve input from experts in child development, public health, and ethics.
As for whether each country should have uniform age limits, it's a complex issue. On one hand, uniformity could promote consistency and simplify enforcement, especially in an increasingly interconnected world. However, diverse cultural contexts, legal frameworks, and societal values may warrant different approaches. Ultimately, while harmonizing age restrictions internationally could be beneficial in some respects, respecting each country's autonomy to tailor regulations to their unique circumstances may better serve the needs of their population.
In my point of view, age limit for voting i.e. 18 is a correct age cause at that point of time citizens will be matured enough for providing votes to the right juries. It helps ensure that each individuals has enough life experience and maturity to make good decisions. It's important to make a balance between giving young people a voice and to help them know their responsibility towards the nation as a good citizen!!!
In my opinion,going to prison can change someone's life while it can destroy others. Age limit for the prisonment is the right decision cause if a baby commits a crime they will not be that much able to handle the societys bad words and it can make his/hers life worse than better. But if a grown up commits a crime and will be jailed up it will help them to realise their mistakes and help to imrove.The age limit to prison is a complex situation . It's important to consider factors like development, rehabilitation, and the potential for change. The justice system should provide right decision and should focus on the betterment..!!
The age limit for going to prison should be 10 because if someone does something against the law even if you're 10 then you should be in prison. Even if you did the thing on accident you should face the consequences that come with it. I know you should face the consequences when they're older and more of an adult but if you do the crime you do the time.
I think that some things should have age restrictions. I think that only voting should have an age limit. I think that everything else should not have an age restriction. My reason why I think voting should only have an age limit is
because if it has no age restrictions a 2 year old can vote? I think that going to prison should not have an age restriction, because if you did something bad then you need your consequences. I think that the news should not have an age restriction because children need to know what's going on in this world. For example if a child is watching the news and have a question they should be able to ask a trusted adult.
To be honest I understand why age restrictions are in place like a toddler driving a truck or a 7 year old watching a scary movie and more.For instance a toddler walking with its mom.Then the toddler sees a game that's m for mature so then the toddler asks its mom for the game and she says yes.So his mom buys the game for the toddler. then they get home and the toddler takes the game out of its packaging puts it in his game console and then he sees horror and scary things. so I think that age restriction is a good thing.
The age limit for jail should be at least 21 due to the fact that some people do make mistakes as a kid you'd understand that. An age limit for voting should be at least 16 because some kids now want to make our country a better place but for the many older people who don't vote and don't help our country are the reason why our country is the way it is. Most kids want to take action and due to these age limits have to wait and end up losing their motivation for these things. Lastly the news learning is important for all ages everyone needs to know what is going on in their city, state, and even country. They need to know what's happening for their safety and the safety of other incase of emergency. If we don't take action now the country will just start getting worse.
In the classroom, we all discussed this topic and looked at many different perspectives on age restrictions for different actions and activities. Our goal was to come to the best conclusion which was:
1. Everybody should be granted the right to vote given that they are stable and well behaved citizens given that they are 18 years and above. We agreed that anyone above the age of 18 should be able to think correctly for the growth and development of the country. The right to franchise,that is to vote and be voted for should not be restricted but universal to all adults. And 18 is regarded as an adult in virtually every part of the world.
2. We all came to the agreement that to go to a real prison one must be an adult that is 18 years and above. However, an exception is made; all minors who commit heinous crimes should not be let of the hook easily because of their age. The best option for such a situation is to allow them stay in a juvenile prison until they are up to the required and legal age.
Last but not the least, learning about the news; I believe that practically anyone should be well aware of all political, economic,social,and religious happenings all over the world. This helps to stimulate their awareness. A good age restriction would be 7 and above.
I feel as though the age for voting is not bad at all because your officially legal in the U.S for certain things and you should already properly understand rights from wrong and anything else that comes with that. For going to prison I feel as though any age should be eligible for the consequences to their actions and I trust in the law that they will give them the right sentences due. Lastly, learning the news should be open to any age because children should know ahead about the real world and whats going on and in my opinion that is totally up to the parents.
Voting in an election: The age limit for voting in elections should ideally be set at 18 years old in most countries. This age represents a balance between maturity and civic responsibility. At 18, individuals are considered adults in many societies and are granted various rights and responsibilities, including the ability to make informed decisions about their political representatives. While there may be variations in age limits across countries, the principle of ensuring that voting rights are granted to individuals who are mature and informed enough to participate meaningfully in the democratic process should be upheld.
Going to prison: Age limits for incarceration should be determined based on the legal framework of each country, taking into account factors such as the severity of the crime committed and the capacity for rehabilitation. While there may be variations in the minimum age of criminal responsibility and sentencing practices across different jurisdictions, the overarching goal should be to ensure that individuals who commit crimes are held accountable for their actions while also providing opportunities for rehabilitation and reintegration into society. It's crucial for each country to have the autonomy to set age limits for imprisonment based on their specific legal and social contexts.
Learning about the news: There shouldn't be an age limit for learning about the news. Access to information and knowledge about current events is fundamental to democratic participation and informed citizenship. Instead of age restrictions, efforts should be focused on promoting media literacy and critical thinking skills from an early age, enabling individuals to engage with news and information responsibly. While there may be concerns about exposure to sensitive or inappropriate content for younger audiences, the emphasis should be on providing guidance and support to help young people navigate the complexities of the media landscape rather than imposing age restrictions on accessing news.
Hi ! I would like to believe that the age limit for voting should be either 16 or 17. I would like to say this because if teenagers are old enough to drive cars, get jobs, leave the house without any permission or consent, joining the army, and even getting married. I believe that you should be able to vote in what you agree with or believe in, I also think that teenager/young people should join in on voting so that they can really make the world a better place with who they think is the best representer for their and others lives. In my opinion, voting will make the teenager more active and open to participating in county and state related activities. That's why I think that the age for voting should be 16 and up.
I think the age limit for these actions vary depending on how mature a person's mindset can be. Voting in an election is a good example, since most people's opinions are very different from each other. I believe that the age limit is good as is, as 18 is reasonable for a mature mindset. This doesn't mean their mindset is completely mature, but they are a registered adult. Going to prison has no age restriction-- as everyone is capable of all their actions and should be held accountable. Learning about the news has no restrictions as well, it should be a limitless act. I think this is because it's okay to be aware of news, and learn new things a part of the world. Each country shouldn't have the same age limits because the education and maturing rate in each country is completely different.
The age limit for voting should be somewhere around 16. I believe so because when 16 year old students that are in school can learn from voting in real world scenarios. I say this because they can know much more about politics and know stuff and have a right and enjoyable opinion. The age limit should be 15 for going to prison . Prison simply teaches you not to do stuff later on in life. Also prison might help you become a better adult in real life with all the people you meet in there. I feel like there is not an age requirement for news. News is kinda sad when you watch certain parts. But also news could be beneficial in certain ways and you can stay inform.
I think the perfect voting age is+18 because people who had less than 18 years don´t know very well about politics
and when you became older you would been interested about that.
Also many politicians buy the votes of some people so young people would acepted because they dont like politics
In my opinion voting is good because you can elect what you want but with some inteligence
I think to vote the age restriction should be at 18 because young people should also have a chance to express their minds and their feelings. Going to prison personally i think people should go at any age becuase for example a young kid of 5 years old can commit a very serious crime and if he or she isn´t sent to prison to learn their behavior they could do it again until they acctually get punished. And i think that children from the age of 8 should be able to learn about different news reports becuase at that age they start to become more interesed in things and may have questions about things they have heard or seen so watching the news can teach the kids about what they want to know about.
I personally think that every country should have to the same age limit restrictions beause after all at one age we are all the same.
What made you choose aged 8, steadfast_owl?
I chose the age of 8 because from my experience with myself and my family I can see that's the age more or less when kids start to understand things with more detail and seem more interested in things and become more mature.
In all due respect I'm not sure about this your point you have stated on 5 year old going to prison because I think that a 5 year old should not go to prison but should rather be taught in love by parents or relatives because I think that prison conditions for a 5 year old is too harsh reason being that prisoners aren't treated like normal citizens and are restricted from some of their rights. Also a 5 year old doesn't yet have enough knowledge to know good or bad, rather the crime should be investigated to see the true origin or source of the child committing the crime because I think that the children are influenced by people into committing that crime because children can't be punished and usually obey instruction due to the fact that they have a clean mind and are obedient to instructions. So I think that the age restriction for imprisonment should be at least 18 years because at that age the individual should have acquired enough knowledge between good and bad.
On the aspect of the news, I am in total agreement with you because news shouldn't have age restrictions because they are information on societal happenings and trends, also news help to conduct the individuals behavior in the society in the sense that news give information on things such as laws and crimes to avoid to prevent punishment.
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I think for the first one it should be 18 or over because when you are 18+ you get to make more dictions for yourself and as an adult you get to really thing of what the person/people can to for your country. For the second one I think that you should also be 18 or over because young children might not be able to cop in prison. they might get bullied a lot and they can get injured form that. And if they do not get the right care for an injury it might get infected and put your life at risk. And for the last one I think you can understand a news paper at 10+ because if your parents watch the news you might end up watching it too and you might find the news interesting. So a news paper is like news on a tv but on paper. And it might help a kids reading skills.
From my opinion voting should be for any matured individual despite the age of the person, as long as the individual can understand the virtues and values of some things that adults may say are too intellectual for younger ones to understand. most at times we forget what they are capable of doing little ones do not have limits to their creativity like I and my little brother we make comics together and when I'm lost, he helps me out, so I believe that as long as they are able to reason and make good choices for themselves, then there shouldn't be an age limit to voting.
I believe that the age restriction for learning about the news should not exist. If the parent of the child believes that the child is mature enough to learn about a situation then it is ok for the kid to learn about the news. Children that are around the age 10 and below should not learn about news that is very tragic unless it will impact them greater if the did not hear the news that if they did.
In my opinion the age limit for voting should be 16 as till the age of 16 the student develops their mind well enough to know who to vote and have right to select who organizes and controls the country. And the age limit to go the prison in my opinion should be 15 as at this time of his life , he discovers many things and develop emotions like greediness etc and in greediness the child might commit some crimes and if not jail there should be a different prison like place where they can send 13+ children if they commit any crime. And for the last the children should learn about the news from their childhood , knowing about our country and what's going on in it is very important even for childrens as they can discuss about it with other poeple too. And as in my opinion this is the fair age limits for the following and i think every country should follow it if they think its fair too.
For some things, there should be an age limit. For example: alcohol and driving. But with things like social media, there should not because it's up to a parent to supervise their children, so if they want them on social media then so be it.
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I think for going to prison and learning about the news should be around the age of 10 . This is because by that age you are mature enough to realise what is right and what is wrong . This would also help install good habits on kids before they start maturing and turn into young adults.
Although for voting in a election I think it should stay the same at the age of 16 . I think this because at that age you are mature enough to what values you think a leader should have . At this you are also more likely to think about your decision .
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I believe a person should be 18+ to vote. Because after this age a person can understand what is happening around and can have a real understanding about it. After 18 years a person can understand whether the person he votes for will improve for the country. Before the age of 18 a person can be influenced by many people. Hence the age limit for voting should be 18+.
There should be no age limit for sending to jail. A crime is a crime no matter what age a person commits a crime. For example, if a person commits a serious crime at a young age, if he is not punished, he may commit more serious crimes later. That is why a person should be punished at the age at which he commits the crime.
Reading news is very important to keep up with technological developments as well as the changing world. There should be an age limit in this case. It should be 8 to 10 years in reading news. Because at that age a person understands the importance of reading news and can share details about the funeral with people. So age restriction is necessary in reading news.
Thanks for giving me the opportunity to express my opinion.
It's definitely an interesting topic, @triumphant_context. Have you thought about whether rehabilitation or teaching may be a better alternative than punishment?
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In my opinion, any illegal act by any person is a crime. The person who commits the crime is a criminal. When the criminals commit acts against the laws made to maintain the peace and order of the country or society, they are punished in prison. But in this case, rehabilitation and education is very important for criminal reformation. I think more emphasis should be given on correction and rehabilitation of criminals with vocational education so that crime does not occur. Punishment of a criminal does not end the responsibility. Every criminal should be given a chance to reform his character. Also, rehabilitation in the society should be arranged after imprisonment. People will reform through self-realization and contribute to building a beautiful society. Arrangements should be made to build a modern and up-to-date institution in each prison. These institutions will play a more important role in reforming the society of prisoners with professional skills, dedication and ethics.
After all, proper education and rehabilitation of criminals will make them reformed as well as efficient and good citizens. So, I think that criminals should be punished as well as rehabilitated.
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I believe that there should be an age restriction to go to prison based on the charge. If the charge is severe like murder, armed robbery, ect the child should be placed in a cell that has no other cellmates in it. I say this because the child decided to do something that adults would do so they should be punished like an adult.
Age limits are put in place for different reasons, and I agree with most of them as long as they are reasonable. For elections, I believe the age limit should be raised from the current US age of 18, to 25 years of age. This is because at 18 years old, you are still a child. While you are technically 'grown up' and you're giving new responsibilities, you really aren't. For example, there was a study posted on the NLM (National Library of Medicine) that went over how the brain doesn't actually fully develop until around 25 years old. While some may argue that if they allow children (Around 16-18 years old) to get jobs and serve in the military, they should be allowed to vote. I see the rational; however, young adults and teenagers are prone to being reckless and irrational in their thought process. A statistic done by the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) found that most drunk drivers involved in accidents were in the 20-25 years old range. So, it becomes clear that in order to involve more thoughtfulness with votes the age should be 25 years old.
For going to prison, I believe the restriction to this is 13 years old and younger. Younger than eight years old, you’re obviously not developed. At this time, you are just starting to get a feel for the world around you, and sometimes aren’t aware of bad actions like stealing. When you start to go after eight, you are starting to be taught morals but are still underdeveloped emotionally and in many other ways. After thirteen, these actions like stealing or more serious ones like murder are more intentional. After thirteen years old, you are aware of the people around you and what could cause harm to you or others. However, I do believe instead of immediately shipping kids off to prison for petty crimes, there should be some kind of reformative program like volunteering hours or such to help them.
When it comes to the news, there are not a lot of restrictions on it. Especially in the US, where freedom of speech is literally what our government is built on. Despite this, I do believe restrictions are in place. Talking from personal experience, some news is downright disturbing, awful and it sticks with you. I believe children 12 and under shouldn’t be allowed to listen to certain news stories. By certain news stories I mean disturbing and clearly not for child eras. There should be a warning on publications and on the broadcasting channels about disturbing news and how children should not listen to it. That way, children are still digesting good news, but being not developed fully emotionally, they are not subjected to unwanted learning about disturbing topics. Showing kids disturbing topics can be quite desensitizing, and can affect a child. In a world where violence is growing, children should be more sensitive to violence and other acts.
Nice topic . AGE RESTRICTION?
Age restriction refers to the minimum age required for an individual to engage in a particular activity, service or access certain content. Age restrictions are put in place to protect the safety, privacy, and well-being of individuals, particularly children, and to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
For example, many social media platforms have an age restriction of 13 years old and above because of legal requirements such as the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). This law prohibits companies from collecting personal information of children under the age of 13 without parental consent.
Other common examples of age restrictions include:
- Age restrictions for buying and consuming alcohol, tobacco products, and other controlled substances
- Age restrictions to obtain a driver's license or vote in an election
- Age restrictions for certain occupations such as mining, manufacturing, and driving heavy machinery.
It is important for individuals to comply with age restrictions to avoid potential legal consequences and to ensure their safety and protection. Parents and guardians should also monitor their children's internet and technology usage to ensure they are complying with age restrictions and engaging in safe and appropriate activities... HERE ARE THE LITTLE THING I HAVE TO SAY ON THIS TOPIC. (AGE RESTRICTION)... THANKS.
First of all, each country can have different age limits for different things because some countries have more adults than kids, other countries have more kids than adults, that makes each age rating carry a different meaning. If a country with a lot of adults gets an R rated movie, it won't have as much impact, if the same movie releases in a country with a lot of kids than the rating will be way more severe.
The age for entering prison should be 18, since at that point most people have entered adulthood, and are kind of independent.
The age for voting should also be 18, since at that point most people have made idols, idolized certain political ideologies, and already made their minds on what they want to become.
Age limit is really important as it can keep young children away from bad influences.I don’t think parents are looking at the age limit because lots of children watch TikTok and TikTok is for 12+ and I see 10 year olds watch it so if children want to watch things like TikTok then I would suggest to make more apps that more friendly ans suitable for younger children.
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Age restrictions differ around the world in different places languages and culture but commonly the age where most of these restrictions end is when you are 18 years and all these options listed above are all events and scenario where age restriction must be put in place and be followed.
I will start with voting, Voting has an age restriction of 18 years and above there are many reasons for this and, people will disagree and say voting is a right there must be no age restriction about it, but there must when you are 18 years you are matured enough to understand the situation of your country and understand why and who you want to vote for and secondly safety if voting wasn't restricted for 18 years and above lots of underage voters wouldn't find it safe for them to vote because of fear, intimidation threat bullying etc but if you are 18 years you will be able to protect yourself from those threats.
Secondly Prison should be for 18 and above because first of all why not 18 and above secondly when you are 18 your body has matured to the extent where it can handle such treatment and pain for their crimes they are responsible for their actions they are not kids anymore that why said, you do the crime you pay the time.
And last but least news i think there should an age restriction for the kind of news people listen to because some news are best kept within and not for kids you are an adult you can handle the shock that comes, 18 is about self maturity both mentally and physically if you can't handle news which comes your and doesn't affect you how do you expect to handle lifes challenges
All country should agree on the same age limit because it more unified and if anyone accuires citizenship of another country and just turn the age where these restrictions are no longer avtive it would help ease confusion and promote unity i would like to suggest an age which i think is better than 18 which is 20 beause even though it's a two year gap you will be talking as a full fledged adult and life your way
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Setting a universal age limit of 18 for voting, going to prison, and staying informed about the news may have its merits. At 18, individuals are considered adults in many societies and they have a level of maturity and responsibility. Waiting until someone turns 18 for voting and legal responsibilities is logical as that’s the age of legal adulthood. Similarly, the legal age for most criminal responsibilities is around 18. Moreover, at this age, people are generally better equipped to critically analyze and understand the complexities of news. While having the same age rules everywhere sounds fine, it might not work due to differences in cultures and laws although an age like 18 provides a baseline for a more uniform approach to these significant life actions.
I agree because (when you should vote) turn 18 you are considered an adult so you should be able to make the right decisions. This is different for staying informed on news and going to prison because there are terrible crimes that you can comite before you are 18. Same with the news because you should be interested in the news so you need to be involved and learn.
I would say the age limit for voting in the election as well as going to jail should be 18+ due to the fact that many people can be overly influenced up until they almost hit their twenties. For learning about anything from the news, I would say anyone for any age can learn from the news since it can be very educational as well as bettering your understand of the real world. On their other hand for going to jail there needs to be an age limit because if a 10 year old is in the same cell then things could happen that are rather uncalled for. Circling back to voting there needs to be an age restriction because a five year old might not know what they are doing and they are just choosing the prettiest person. If we did not have these age restriction, many people would be in much more dire circumstances than they already are. People could have their children dying in jails, the wrong people voted as president causing the economies to tank, and the news can be seen by anyone who chooses to watch and learn. If all countries have the same age restrictions, each countries might have more similar problems as well as less corruption in the now more corrupt ones.
Age restriction should be applied while voting in an election because, people younger than the age of sixteen should not be allowed to vote because some of them may not have heard about politics and maybe during the election they will not know who they are voting for whether it is a bad leader or not.
I disagree because most 16 year olds are starting to get independence, usually show more enthusiasm towards their future and can make their own choices. I feel like 16 year olds are mature enough to research and retain information on their own without someone standing over them. Some people that are 16 years of age believe they show more maturity than grown adults in their early twenties. So if anything, there should be some sort of maturity test placed in schools or by the government so certain 16 year olds can be able to vote.
In my opinion i am agree with the age limit of 18 to vote in an election because in this age all of people will be smart in the case of under 18. I think the people can make their decision by themself in the age of 18 so, they are able to vote in election. For, going to prision i think if, the criminal is a small kid then, they should also get punishment but in the case of 18 if they do some other crime like murder or other thing . I think they should go to prison if not possible then, they get punishment too. The best age to learn about the news in 12 because in this age the memory power of children is very fast.
Now, i want to tell truely that in our country we follow this age limit but in other country it can be possible that they have their other age limit or, same age limit so, it is not necessary that all should follow this age limit.
The age limit for voting should be at 17. At the time you would be in your senior year of highschool. Changing the voting range from 18 to 17 wouldn't be a big difference. Teenagers and pre-teens can grasp certain news and understand it. But, most people at that age are NOT engaged in politics unless it is something extremely controversial. And 17 year olds are mature enough to handle things, they can juggle part-time jobs, extracurricular activities and school work.
People should get to vote any time they want , because they are also living in this world.
Are there any dangers in letting people of all ages vote?
Hello, Chloe @ topical talk.
In my perspective, I feel that there are dangers of letting people of all ages vote; because, not everyone is mature enough to take certain decisions especially in aspects of choosing leaders as some people's choices may be influenced by others in areas of emotions, social norms and friends. Personally speaking, to be allowed to vote, one should be mature intellectually and should know the fundamental activities concerned with voting.
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In my opinion age restriction are overrated due to the fact that no one cares about them. Have you ever seen a child that doesn't play fortnite its a gun related game in addition it has violence . There are lots of age restriction such as games, energy drinks and the most dangerous restrictions vapes . You may be thinking why dose some country have different age restrictions but it all depends on the person that is running the country. This is when we move on to what I think what age we should go to jail, voting in and election and learning about the news . First of all we gave the going to jail in my opinion you should be trilled and sent to jail when you are about 7 due to the fact that children are children but they can still know the difference between right and wrong .Next we have voting you should be able to vote when you are 18 because that is when you are considered an adult. Last of them all is to learn about the news I think that 13 children should be more learning about the news since you are a teenager and your more mature .
In my country Egypt.Citizens who are under 16 do not have the right to vote in an election because they aren’t Reasonable and responsible.
Going to prison in my country starts from age 12.If a child is between 7 and 12 commits a crime ,the child can be subjected to measures including training and rehabilitation.Some types of community service and placements in social care institutions.
Interesting ideas. Why do you think children between 7 and 12 are treated differently?
I think children between 7-12 are treated differently because they are not responsible and reasonable.
If children between 7-12 went to prison criminals don’t know how to deal with children.
Personally, I am someone who has the passion and drive for politics, I like to participate actively in politics and growing up, I always longed to get enfranchised so I could let my opinion be heard little did I know that I actually never had an opinion of my own. While growing up, children always hear the majority of adults in their community exalt one political party while the rest are been seen as ''NOT GOOD ENOUGH.'' Constant hearing of these statements influences the perception of the child hence, he begins to side with the adults. When these children are then given the power to vote, they end up voting in what they hear and not what they know and that is the reason why I feel the age limit for voting should be 18 years. This is because I believe that individuals through the knowledge and experience they have acquired at that age must have had the ability the look through choices, carefully deliberate and scrutinize options and make the perfect decision to enroll a government that will foster positive change in the society.
thanks ineffable_wasp, do you have conversations with your friends about politics, either at school or out of school?
Discussing politics is something I derive joy from but however, the children within my age group in my school and community are rather nonchalant when it comes to matters regarding such, they prefer science and engineering discussions to those concerning politics. Nevertheless, I had to go as far as having conversations with elders in my community, my parents and youths that share the same mindset as me. Having political conversations with the elderly has been so beneficial to my life owing to the fact that they have a solid political background so they help to groom and raise me appropriately in a way that I will be able to pursue my future dream with the right mindset and a solidified base like them. This platform has also helped me alot because here, I am able to converse with various individuals across the globe that share the same dream as me. The ideas that are revealed to me on a daily base are just mind blowing.
If i had to pick an age limit for all of these things together i would pick 13. I picked 13 because first in order to learn news you shouldn't have to be old to learn about the news. you might be a kid who wants to learn the news and and the age restriction is 12 when you're 11 or younger, then you cant learn the news because you are not old enough. next if you're a kid you should not be able to go to jail the age restriction for jail should be at least 14. Lastly, in order to vote you should be at least 8 in order to vote. I say this because one time during the day the kids went to vote. That's when I thought an appropriate age for all the restrictions would be 13 .
Thank you for sharing lovable_camel. What do you think the drawbacks are for letting 8 year olds vote?
I think that in all the country there should be age limits on voting because if kid don't know a person and can make wrong decision , i personally think that at age of 18 people can vote because it is the age when people are fully mature and they can make right desicion by themselves . For going to prison there should be age limit of 18 because most crimes are done by the adults and if a child is sent to jail than it can affect him \her mentally and they can be distrub by it. Finally For learning the news there should not be any age limits for it because if any one can learn about the world and they can get some knowledge of what is going on in the world.
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I think that voting will be for more than 18 years old people because in this age you grow smarter and smarter, know your country's rules and what's legal and illegal.
In my country we vote at 18 or more years old and maybe every country can decide the age that they want by their government.
In my opinion it's the right age for voting.and we must respect our country's rules.
Age Limits
Voting: 18 because at that age you understand the world better and that is the age you become more mature.
Prison:11 because some children kill and murder at a young age and if an- maybe 24 year old- adult has to go to prison and the 13 or 14 year old doesn't then that doesn't seem fair at all becuase they both did the same crime.
Learning about news: 4 because that is the age you start primary in most countries and you might not understand it but at least listen to it.
I don't think all countries have to believe on the same age because we are all different. Each country is different. Each country already has separate laws already so I don't think countries have to agree on the same number.
I agree with you on the age limit for going to prison and in fact I might put it even lower. As you have stated unfortunately younger people do commit horrific crimes such as murder, yet some of them won't ever go to prison for it because of their age.
We all have free will and the ability to make our own decisions, so if a person decides to commit an illegal action they should be punished no matter their age. Having dangerous people walking around in our communities shouldn't be allowed. If someone of thirty commits a crime they go to prison and yet if a child of ten commits the exact same crime they wouldn't even be punished in the court of law.
So in conclusion, I believe that no matter someone's age they should be punished for their actions because they made the conscious decision to do an illegal action.
I strongly agree because with you on the part about it not mattering about someone's age because now that I think about it, it doesn't matter. It is so unfair if 2 people commit the same one of them being 9 and one of them being 28 but only the person who is 28 is now in court for a sentence. Put in chains and are wearing a orange shirt and trousers.I find it outrageous that 2 people commit the same crime and the one over 18 is sent to prison. When we are living in anguish and we are distressed, we CANNOT control our actions unless some of you can. But if I'm living in anguish, then I'm NOT going to be able to control my actions. It is just how our body functions.
The voting age is 18 in U.S. It is different in some countries. The youngest age in one country is 16. The oldest voting age is 25. Some voting ages are 17 in places like scotland. Overall, the voting ages are different in different countries.
I think the age limit for going to prison should be 21+ because if you are not 21 or older your parents should be held accountable as you are too young. I think the age limit for learning about the news should be 16+ because if a child sees something bad on the news they might have nightmares about what they saw. The age limit for voting in an election should be 18+ because if you are young you might vote carelessly not knowing what he/she that you voted for did. I do not think all countries should agree with this because some countries have different laws and rules. Also some countries don't have as much bad news as the united states.
Thanks for your comment, plucky_signature. You said that you think the age limit for prisons should be 21+. Do you think the parent should be punished for the crime their child committed instead? What other measures would you suggest?
I think that age restrictions is good for people. I think this because the age limit for voting is 18 and older and that is an expected age limit, and why would you let a 4 year old vote ?A four year old would have no knowledge about who they were voting for, and would vote randomly. And for prison I think they should not have a age limit. Because your the one that decided to do that mistake and thats you conseqence. I think there should be an age limit for watching the news because somtimes on the news the talk about shootings and if children know about it the can get tramutisesd.In conclusion I still think that age limit is important to life.
In my opinion, the voting age that I would suggest is about 18-19. People's minds are gonna be developed by then to choose the best candidate to become the next president. For going to prison, I would suggest 13 years old. You would be a teenager by then to know what rules you cannot break and what the rules are. And lastly, what age should you be to learn about the news? This really doesn't need a limit but if I had to say it would be 12. Learning about the news can tell you if there's danger coming your way and to get prepared.
Well in my opinion I would say that the age restriction for voting in an election should be highered to 20.I say this because no one that has not even become an adult should choose who leads the country.For example what if there was no age restriction for the election and a ten year old votes for a person they know nothing about then that person might win because too mini kids voted for he/she and that person wins becomes president and does things that don't help anyone.
The age restriction for going to prison should be 10 years old. I say this because It does not matter how old you are as long as you are old enough to know your right from wrong. For example if an 11 year old killed someone if he/she does not be punished he/she will just do it again.
In my opinion there should not be an age restriction for learning about the news. I say this because if a person knows about the news at a young age they wont have to wait so long to learn the thing about AI or climate change. I think knowing about the world around them is important.
I agree that for the first two options which are " voting in elections and going to prisons " that there should be age restrictions. This is because doing things like voting in elections are very important and life changing not only for the person but the nation at large. The same goes for going to prison, before this a lot is to be considered like, if the person has a family or one that depends on him/her, how young , unaware or vulnerable the person could be. In addition, the fact that this decision is equally lifechanging to the person as it will permanentely be on the person's record. Whereas, things like access to news is rather depending on if the thing is age appropriate, toddlers, teenagers and young children are the most to be considereded in things like this. They can be easily affected even psycologically by the news they come to hear of. In conclusion to this last point about access to news for age, there should be an age restriction, depending on the type of news and possibly how it can affect the person.
This is well thought through, consistent_engine. You said that you think there should be an age restriction "depending on the type of news". How could this be managed?
Hey it's me from Nepal and I'm first time talking to any economist and that's you mam "Katie" so you have told about depending on the type of news isn't it? So, i think the news is divided into these group like politics, sports, entertainment. So, there are age restrictions like Only 🔞+ movies etc.
Hope you may understand😊
I totally agree with your point @ discreet_potato. To expatiate on your point, I feel we should have age restrictions to different types of news in order to prevent young children from facing trauma towards certain kinds of news. Just like in cases of wars. I can bear to think about it; but I feel that children should be educated on such news so that they can be prepared for future cases, but should not be taught too deeply about such topics to prevent shock and emotional instability.
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In my point of view voting age should be 17 because I think that when people are 16 I think their brains aren't developed yet but when they are 17 their brains are developed and they are aware of the choices that they make and that's for the voting age.
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As for going to prison I think it should be 18
Because crime mostly happens by adults and that makes more adults in jail so if a kid went there some adults may hurt them or even bully them and that would make crime worse
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I think that every person at any age deserves to know about the news and about everything that happens around them and there should be no age limit
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Selecting age limits for some actions is a great thing. Such as drinking, voting, and driving. We have a age limit for drinking because it can cause things to your body and you might not be ready for it yet. Being too young, drinking alcohol won't be good for you. With driving, you can learn how to drive at 13 or 14. Also with voting I think that 18 is the appropriate age for voting because they actually know what's going on with the world, their adults and they can decide what they want. This is why I think they should have age limits to some actions.
Hey @neat_assumption, thank you for sharing your thoughts. Can you tell me how you think 18 year olds are sure they know what is going on in the world?
In my opinion, learning about the news should have no age limits! its the perfect way to find out whats going on around you! Its how you learn what to look out for! Though, Jail should have NO limits. No matter what age if they commit a horrendus purpose crime then they should get what they deserve! It doesnt matter minor or not. If they can commit the crime with a bad mindset then they can get a punishment
Hey @witty_queen, interesting thoughts. Do you think there could be consequences to learning about the news at any age?
Hello, Eva.
From my point of view I will say yes; because, giving certain news to different ages can affect children differently. Some may be affected by trauma and elder ones may want to device different means of solving problems. In my point of view, I am just trying to say that news should give us an edge over others to serve as a preventive measure against different issues around us.
Thank you.
in agreement with witty_queen, I believe that age restrictions should be in place everywhere because. Some children use language they learned from non age restricted platforms that don't help children earn a better mindset.
Most children need age restrictions from usual things a teen/adult would use. For example, Students would go on websites that are not made for an intended audience. Most websites adults use are mainly age restricted like social media platforms or stores like sephora. Most of these places have now put age restrictions because some children should not be seeing certain things or sometimes using their adults credit cards for online purposes. Which makes be believe that age restrictions should be implied on most websites and places.
I think that age restriction is good for younger ones we have in the country.
Hi @astounding_turbine, why do you think that age restrictions are good for younger people?
Hello, Eva.
In my point of view, I feel that age restrictions are good for younger people in order to prevent them from making certain decisions that may endanger them or also prevent them from making decisions that they are not sure of.
With the use of age restrictions, elder ones can have peace of mind about decisions that their wards may want to take on their own which may affect them negatively in one way or the other; so I feel that age restrictions play important roles in our lives as younger ones by ensuring guidance of our decision making.
Thank you.
I think that people should be exposed to news from a very young age. I believe that children have the right to know what is happening with the world they are living in. They will grow up at some point and it would be a total shock for them to see how the world actually is. It has both good and bad things going on. So, I believe they should be presented with the news. If they grow up believing that everything is great, then they will have a hard time adapting. Of course, I don't believe that they should be overwhelmed with information. They need to live their childhood. However, I think that by growing up with the idea that they can do things to improve the world makes them more responsible. Also, it helps them mature. From my point of view, they could have a better attitude, knowing that problems have always existed, but that solutions were found. In my opinion, it is crucial to teach children about the news. Adults keep saying that we, kids and teenagers, are the future. Because of that, I think that we should have access to the news from young ages. We need to collect information, in order to build a better future. Do you agree?
Hi 👋,
I think that most suitable age limit for all of these actions is 18 years old, except for "learning about the news". Firstly, I would like to explain why I choose the age limit 18 years old for going to prison and for voting in an election, critically, when someone turns 18 years old this means that they are officially a mature and independent adult now, also the evidence of my speech is that it's mentioned in humans rights that when a person is 18 then they are finally an adult.
Secondly, I think that anyone can be informed about the news whether an adult or a child since it's always efficient to be more aware of what's going on according to local and global news, in addition to that, I believe that young people should gain more knowledge about the society so that they could understand how this world works.
Hello, reliable_butterfly.
I'm not sure about this because... not everyone at the age of 18 is mature.
Personally speaking, I have to say that a child's intellectual development can also depend on the elder ones as most children pick up different characters due to observation, exploration and experience. Many people say that experience is life's greatest teacher. Elder ones have a very important role to play in the positive development of a child's learning abilities which could teach the child more about making decisions towards life thereby developing him/her for the future.
In conclusion, I am saying that children should not only be restricted, but should also see an example set to them while they are being restricted.
Thank you.
For option A I think they started age for starting to vote is eighteen years because once you are eighteen you are considered as an adult and you have supposed to have gained full knowledge of how an election works and they factors. For option B I think there should not be any age limit of going to prison because if someone does something too devastating they should be taken to prison but I think for younger people like children they should be taken to a prison where they correct them and feed them well but for adults they should go to a hefty prison where values are taught very well. For option C there should be any age limit for people to learn about news because everyone needs to know what is happening in they news and in our society,if people do not listen to news they will not be able to answer some questions in school,people will not know when danger is coming to leave or run,business sellers and buyers will not know they cost of goods and so on that is why news is essential to our lives because it widens our knowledge,helps us to be intact on what is happening in our society and in they world. Countries should not have to agree on they same age limit because it is their own country and will decide what is good for their country,what is good for ones country might not be good for another persons country.
I think that everyone agrees that in the Net we can be who we want to be and the kids like us when something is shown and it says are you over 18 we all say yes but that is false.Voting election should for people that are over 18 years old.Then, I think that going to prison for a child is not normal and I agree with the opinion that people over 16 years old can go to the prison but the 16-17s should be in prison for only a few months.Last but not least is the learning of the news that everyone should know about them.We have to know everything that happens around us.The last months in Greece have happened a lot but things but the most are about football fans that fight for their team and everyone got hurt.Finally I think that people are more than 18 years old should do the most things but I say everyone should know what's going on around us...
In my opinion, nowadays mostly of the young people (above 16) is concerned about elections and I honestly think that a good age limit for voting could be 17 forward, as they have like a range of time for leaving the stupid and childlish ideas and they can start focusing better in adult-like world or at least starting to think about it. But in the end this always depend on the person who is going to vote, if it has got any reasons why to vote something or someone or to vote the contrary, if they have just done it eventhough they do not care about their country in a future ,etc.
About the age for goaing to prison, I think that is should be from 20 years onwards, as I consider that untill that age many people will still need help from their parents and if they are sent to prison at that age, this will change totally their lives, their way of thinking, the way they act, etc. I also consider 20 years a good age for goaing to prison, as you have got like 2 years (from 18 to 19) to be concerned about the bad consequences going to prison has. Also because when we are 18 years old, people may start doing some stupid, dangerous, or life-risking activities, such as drinking alcohol in abundant amounts,smoking, tasting drugs, driving in a dangerous way, trying extreme sports or dangerous ones. I know that the number of people that do this types of activities at 18 years old is few, but this is the time in which you can most easily go to prison, that is why I consider that 20 years is a good age to go to prison and not 18.
Finally, I think that there is not an age for learning about news, but there are different types of news for each age, as for example you can not tell a news about elections to children which is under 12 years old, as they will not understand almost anything about that news, but if you talk to them about a news which talks about an important event or a special day in the place where they live, they may understand you, also some of the news are not appropriate for them , as they can cause a negative effect in their way of thinking or their feelings can be hurt.
From 13 onwards they could hear more intense news as they will be more common to be heared around their surroundings.
This are the ages I think these situations would be based on.
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I think the age for voting should be 18 because at that time you are mature and sensible enough to know what your thoughts/plans/reasons for voting for someone is and at that time you are an adult ,you have reached your adulthood stage and you are sensible.And I think the age at which if you commit a crime you will be imprisonment is18
Sorry pls I submitted by mistake so as I was saying the age of imprisonment should be 18 because att that time you know the full laws of the country so if you commit a crime you should be imprisoned unlike a child if you if you imprison him while he has not reached the age of 18 he may be bullied in the prison and harassed. And for the news I think it should be any age because you will like to know what is happening in your country and other countries so I think the age of learning news should not matter because if you watch the news you will learn what is happening in your country and other people's country you will know more about your country if it is developing or not so I think the age of learning news should not matter thank you
I believe that the legal age for voting in the US should be raised up to be the same as the drinking age. This is because I have seen may 18 to 20 year old voting for anyone without doing to research as for why they should vote for that certain person. Another reason is that the human brain stops developing after the age of 21, which would mean that voters are able to understand who they are voting for. This is also helpful for the legal age for learning about news, when children are young they will soak up information like a sponge. This is why I believe that there shouldn't be such a high legal age for this, but it should be raised from 7 to 10. This would be because of the more triggering news, but parents should monitor what their children learn from the news. Although both of these topics are true, I believe that the legal age to go to prison, which is 17, should not be changed. This is due to the fact that at this age, children should have already soaked up enough information to understand that many things are very bad and illegal. This should be the trigger to children over 13 to understand that they shouldn't do those certain things.
In many countries there are are limits of ages in many issues.In my opinion this sometimes is good and sometimes is bad. In today's society I think that prisons must have a limit of age. And that should be done because children and teenagers under 20 years can't control their lives without their parent's help.We need to take into account that these children will not have access to daily education.
I think that elections in countries should be remodelated because I think young people of 14-17 years should have their opportunity to show what they think about their matters in society and society needs to listen young people's perspective. I think this could be implemented with the help of schools and high schools, who could make this young people aware of the things happening in the society at the moment.
Going to prison is such a controversial topic because if you are very young, although you gou to prison, you will not understand what you have done wrong, so I think taht, according to what I have just said about voting, the age for going to prison should be 14, because if you are able to vote and select who will lead your country for four (at least in Spain) years you should be able to understand what you have done wrong and so you will understand the punishment of going to prison.
Learning about news should be adaptated to all ages in a different way because a kid is not able to understand things as an aduld does, so they can learn the news in a different, more superficial way, avoiding complicated topics such as wars or murderers because they can be harmful for they thoughts at such a small age and people who can understand news better could, gradually, start opening their mings to topics that are not as beautiful as the ones shown to kids but that society needs to be aware of becuase we canno ignore problems such as the mentioned before.
Finally, I think there should be an international treatment to set an age limit for this three actions because if in each country is different,it could be complicated to understand each system so, for making things easier, countries should agree on one global limit for this matters.
I think voting in the election should be age restricted to 16- 18 and above. I think this is because young people deserve to have a say in who helps rule our country and I agree that any younger would be quite chaotic. As for going to prison, I would say anything above 12. Although, I think they should have some sort of kid cell where kids go. In the cell, there could be daily lessons like school because kids still deserve to learn. The reason I choose 12 is because going to prison means you have done something bad and just because you're young it doesn't mean you go unpunished. Finally, I think children should start listening to the news at age 7+. I think this because sometimes the news talks about things that little kids would find scary but 7 is a reasonable time to introduce kids to some of the dangers in the world.
I think that each country has an age restriction for everything even games need to add an age restriction to know everyone and what the things he/she's accepted to do for instance: in Egypt, no one can have banking payment or card until they reach the age of 16 or games are divided as +3,+7,+13 and +18 so that everyone gets what is exactly for his age.
I respectfully think that voting in elections is applied to be +18 because at this age they know everything that they are acting or behaving.
Going to prison is about the child or man states I think it will not be at an exact age because a child or man can rob but it depends on why he robs it be because of family issues so they need to just learn to have a knack at something accumately you will work as soon as you will get money but who robs without meaning he will be threw into the jail.
I think Learning about news doesn't have an exact age you can learn in any time you want but you just need a mind to understand so I rate it +3
I think that all countries should agree on the same age limits. I say this because there are countries that allow you to vote at 16. I believe that all countires should make it to where u need to be at least 19 to vote. Most 18 yar olds are still in school, so I think that they should wait a year until they vote.
I think that people should be atleast 18 to get subjected to prison. I say this because in North Carolina, you can be sent to prison at 6. I don't think a 6 year old should be getting sentenced to prison, as they probably don't know what they did.
I don't really think there should be an age limit to seeing what is on the news. Me personally, I was reading newspapers when I was 5.
Hello Everyone
Well for voting, I think the right age would be 18 because one has to have enough understanding to choose their political leader. Anyone under the age of maturity may vote on unnecessary factors and may not see the important aspects.
If you talk about going to prison, I feel there shouldn't be a specific age. It can depend on various factors like severity of the crime committed, maturity of the child, etc. If the child has done a severe crime and is mature enough to understand and control his actions, he must be arrested. While if I child who doesn't understand anything or doesn't have control over his actions nor is mature enough, he must not be eligible to go to prison
Regarding learning about the news, I Believe there shouldn't be any age limit, anyone interested in news should have access to it.
I believe that voting for an election should be 16+ as some children can make unnecessary choices and voting can be serious as it can help others in need to help pets, or have a good deal.
Going to prison is a hard thing to do. I realise that prison and jail are NOT the same thing. So I would genuinely say that at least 14+ should go to prison(only if they have done something appalling of course), 14-17 in Juvenile, and 18+ In prison. 0-13 year olds can do something wrong, although their brain cannot be set to do a SERIOUS crime. Lastly, learning about the news is not a bad thing, unless about murder, crime, theft etc. This is because a child's mind can pick up negative as well as positive behaviour. So as an age limit I would say at least 5+, with an adult's company.
I think I am going to respectfully disagree with you on the age you have picked for people to have the ability to vote. This is because at the young age of sixteen a child has barely experienced life, so they won't have the mental capacity to make such an important choice.
However, I think that each country should have different voting ages due to a few factors:
1. Life Expectancy - If a country's life expectancy is significantly lower, then people should be allowed to vote from a younger age. This is so the country can have as many views and opinions as possible because of their lack of an older generation. It would also ensure that the younger generations have as much time to have a say.
2. Mandatory Education - I think that the amount of education someone has can impact the way they vote and also whether they are still in education at the time of first gaining the voting. For instance, in the UK you have to be in some type of education until the age of eighteen and the voting age is also eighteen. So having the education to know how to vote and how to apply what a politician is saying to real life is extremely important when someone is voting for the first time.
These are only a few of the many factors that should be taken into consideration when deciding at what age the vote should be gained. So in conclusion, I think that it is impossible to decide one age that universally everyone gets the vote because we are all brought up in very different places and situations. At what age someone gets the vote should be individual to the country.
I agree with you, but I think that people who are 16 shouldn't be able to vote. They are most likely still in school and have other things to worry about. I feel like they should be atleast 19 to vote because they have been out of school for a year. I also think that 13 year olds should be sent to Juvenile Detention too because this is around the time they start to mature. They will most likely know what they have done.
Well first let's start with action 1 about voting I think the age limit should be 19 because young minds don't know that much they might see some campaigning and just decide to join I choose 19 because we should what for their minds to ,mature.
I think the age for going to prison should be 16 because A young kid might not now what is bad from what is good but certainly by 16 there should be able to acquire full understanding.
I think the age restriction for learning news should be 10 because if individuals adapt to learning news a nation would definitely be able to raise healthy and strong minds.
Country's should have different age limits because not all country develop with the same pace for example Finland people can't go to school till 7 years or in Portugal their education,healthcare and some orther things a free example one is about voting in election and learning about the news because if it is by 7 people go to school it would have to be up to 22 at least to vote and probably for their brain to mature.
While example 2 is about going to jail if almost everything is free there would be no need to steel.
I believe that hearing about some of the latest news could be helpful and educational for our learning and brain growth. However, sometimes the news can be harmful and upsetting to children if it is violent but I still think that if they want to be involved with it or listen to it, they should be allowed.
It's an interesting topic triumphant_technology! I completely agree with you that the news can be very educational for our young students. How would you suggest children interact with the news and what can they be doing to support their continuous, ongoing knowledge?
Personally, I think that young people can vote at the age of 21. That is because before this age, teenagers are normally deceived by some decorated speeches or sermons by political leaders, some of whom don't have real solutions for their local or national problems. Before this age, I guess those young people are still too innocent or green to have a complete image of what is happening between political parties. Therefore, their naive opinion can be a curse on the majority of people.
Regarding the imprisonment age, I see that it can be 14 with bearing in mind that prisons should be with different purposes and atmospheres. For example, a prison for 14-year-old kids must be totally different from a jail for adults. Prisons for kids must have an educational system as well.
Learning about the news can be from a very young age, may be 8 or 9. Some may say there are many scenes of violence on news screens, which are not suitable for these kids. I'd say that our kids must lead lives of reality. That will have a positive impact on their awareness as well. They shouldn't be living in a world of hoaxes.
For the last point, I do not reckon that we should have an international agreement on the same age limits as countries differ culturally, ethnically and traditionally. Suppose we live in a country that has a zero-crime rate between the ages of 14 and 18, why do we impose 14 as an age limit for going to prison?
Interesting ideas fabulous_editor. With regards to the legal voting age, a lot of people consider themselves to be full adults at 18 and have an informed view on their society. Do you feel that raising the vote to 21 would deprive them of the vote?
Legal age for voting should be over 18 years across the globe since most of the countries consider youngsters as adults by the age of 18 , by this age one is mature at a certain point and knows and is aware of what is going on in his/her surroundings and is capable enough to express their thoughts and opinions , since they have the basic knowledge of politics they can't be easily influenced or lured by the politicians and become an orthodox. Convicting a crime has no age seeing the current situations , even children are committing heinous crimes , instead of sending them to regular jails where they have no security and near no chance of being a better person and is more likely to go down the nasty road of committing crimes after getting out , instead of sending them to such jails their should be juvenile jails specially setup for these children which would increase their chances of becoming a better person than returning to the path of crime. All these activities may have a certain age limit and boundaries , but their is one thing that is limitless and without any visible boundaries and that is our aspiration for learning , we can start learning about news at any age , because age is just a number after all .
I can see why you cay that people should be able to vote when they're 18, but most 18 year olds are still in school. I feel like they should get a year to think before they actually vote. This gives them time to actually get their life together and make beneficial decisions.
I don't think children should get convicted for a crime. I have never seen a 2 year old get prosecuted for 1st degree murder. Also, children don't gain consciousness until they turn 5, so they don't really know what they are doing. This is why I think when people turn 13, they should get prosecuted for things like this.
Humans are conscious from birth, but you're right that a conscience (sense of right and wrong) develops later on.
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I am going to be talking about voting in an election. Voting on my opinion should be from the age of 13 because by then we have an understanding of what is happening around us and will be aware of everything happening. I feel we should be allowed to vote at the age of 13 and not 18 because even 18-year olds can be intimidated to vote for someone they do not want to but once you're able to stand for your rigjhts no matter how old you are no one will be able to influence your
I believe that there should be a specific age for voting in a election. As they need to have enough information about this person or this brand. whoever, if a kid who will vote he/she might not have the enough information about the thing they are voting to.
In my person opinion, I think that going to prison shouldn't have a precise age. As the prison is a punishment for people who do wrong things. whatever, if a young person entered the prison he should be treated better than how an adult is treated.
In the USA the legal age for people to freed from the guardianship of his family is 18 but the legal age for people to freed from guardianship of his family in Egypt is 21. Moreover, everything nowadays have age restriction, films, games, and even some amusement park. I think that each country should have it's own age restriction. Because if each country had the same age restriction there will be lot of problems. One of these problems is:
Cultural and societal differences: if each country had the same age restriction there will be of course be difference in the opinions in the cultural and societal.
Hi, from my point of view, the age limit for voting in an election must be 18, as young people they do not know which politic is better or what they offer to the society.
The age for going to prision must be of 16 years, as there are reformatories for younger kids who commited a crime, and, from my point of view, with 16 years you are old enough to be conscient about your actions.
I think there's no age to learn about the news, as I think that is good to know about what is happening in the rest of the world or in your country.
Finally, I think that depending on the country, they must agree this age limits, as in each country there is a different situation, people and laws.
For above three topics Should be decided by the country, only because the country will think of each and every person not a single person and every person has a different perspective. But the country will only be think about everyone in one group and will make the proper decision with accuracy.
Only the one thing which I would add will be The news should be read from right the age when we are going to school and reading habits have been developed, we should read about the daily news and all over news across the world because it will increase our general knowledge as as well as current affairs. It will be increasing our vocabulary, grammar, knowledge, taking part in discussions ect …………
When deciding on the age limit for voting in an election, going to prison, and learning about the news, it is important to consider maturity and responsibility. Each country may have different laws and values, so it may not be necessary for all countries to agree on the same age limits. However, it could be beneficial for countries to have discussions and share ideas to find common ground. By reading and responding to what other students think using the thumbs up, thumbs down, and question mark icons, we can learn from different perspectives and engage in meaningful discussions about these important topics.
1. The age limit for voting should start when the person actually has an understanding in the topic. Some people develop faster than others, therefore it would make sense to keep the current age restrictions for voting, that being 18+
2.Going to prison. Many children will not understand the consequences of their actions and therefore it won't be fair if you saw a 4 year old going to prison. But when you start secondary school you start doing stuff by yourself because you think you know what you are doing but, during secondary school you've matured and might do whatever you want. I think the age for going to prison should be when you're I'm secondary school, so 11-12+.
3. Learning about the news. You should always study the latest topics anywhere, because you can find out the impacts this has on you mentally or physically. Or if you don't relate, you can try and know how it impacts people. Maybe around the world or even locally how it could change many like you. I would recommend that for this, there shouldn't be an age limit as we should be learning about the world in the news.
When considering the appropriate age limits for actions like voting, going to prison, and learning about the news, it is important to prioritize the well-being and development of individuals. Each country may have different laws and cultural norms that shape their age limits, so it might be challenging for all countries to agree on the same ones. However, having some guidelines in place could promote consistency and fairness across different regions. It is essential to listen to different perspectives and consider the potential impact of setting age limits for these important activities. Make sure to engage with your peers by using the icons provided to show your agreement, disagreement, or curiosity about their opinions.
I believe that the basic age to mark "old enough" for voting and learning about news is 16. Once someone is 16 they would most likely be mature enough to have their own thoughts and opinions. 16 year olds can have their personal feelings about voting for someone. By 16, you should be pretty much capable of doing things on your own, if not pretty close. Under the age of 11 years old would probably be too young for prison, but other than that, there should be no age restriction on it. If a minor is capable of doing a bad action then they should understand the consequences of that action. Juvenile prison is a good discipline for those minors who need it. I feel the same about "learning about the news" as I did with voting. A 16 year old should be perfectly capable of learning about what goes on in their environment. News should not be kept from anyone, really. We should all be fully aware of our surroundings and what takes place around the world, this is why I feel that 16 should be the minimum age for learning about the news.
It is a obvious stand point that people should not be allowed to vote until they are 18. But It would make more sense to allow people to vote at 15 or 16 because its around this time that the youth of our world realy stick to their beliefs and decide what they think of the world and after this happens people don't change their mind so we should let them vote to see the outcomes of what they choose and to show them how their choice matters.
People should be able to go to prison at 15 because they are old enough to make their own decisions they aren't just stupid children anymore they are smart enough to be held accountable for their actions and if they want to do something bad enough that they need to be locked up then we shouldn't let them continue to roam the streets and do what they want just because they don't count as adults yet, they are still conscious and aware of their own actions. Sure we have things like juvenile detention but that is just a bad quality boarding school, they learn, get lunch, and dinner and stay there and aren't allowed to leave unless it's going outside to play sports and leave a few years later. That doesn't teach them anything because it doesn't count as punishment to them because they are just surrounded by kids just like them, they need to go to prison and to see actual criminals and what they could become with actual murders surrounding them so they stop and think if this is what they realy want their life to be like.
Learning about the news seems like it should be okay at any age but it isn't. Definitely don't expose children under 6 to the news, there is all sorts of things that show up in the news it could be about a new restaurant brand or a murderer the change is severe in the news and you don't know what your exposing your child to, only let your children know and watch the news when you as their parent think they are old enough but definitely put a restriction on under 6 If they turn 6 and you think they still aren't ready then they probably aren't because a parent knows their child better than most and even though its for over 6 doesn't mean you should show them when they are over 6.
Even though this is what I beleive to be correct I don't think it would be appropriate in all country's because maybe the news shows different things in different countries or maybe prisons are different in other places or even voting systems might be different so it would be best to analyse each country and decide the ages based on wear it is because things can differ very easily. I am talking about the UK when I speak of what I think the ages should be for each of these things because I know the UK better than any other place so it makes the most sense to speak of what I actually have knowledge on.
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Setting age limits for actions like voting, criminal responsibility, and learning about the news involves considering factors such as maturity, responsibility, and legal rights. While age limits vary based on cultural norms and legal frameworks, there are general considerations for each action. Voting age often reflects maturity and understanding of the democratic process, with many countries setting it at 18. Criminal responsibility age varies, considering notions of culpability and rehabilitation. Learning about the news has no specific age limit, but age-appropriate approaches are crucial. Regarding uniformity in age limits across countries, arguments exist for both consistency and flexibility to accommodate diverse contexts. Ultimately, age limits should be based on principles of human development and rights, ensuring fairness and reflecting societal values.
In my opinion i think that voting should be 17 years + because 17 year olds might not be as educated as people older but are still educated. 17 year olds have lots of rights younger people don’t like driving a car because they can be trusted because they are older with more knowledge. the age restriction for voting currently is 18 but 17 year olds are only a year younger and there is lots of 17 year olds who study politics and are very educated in politics. i know that some 17 year olds would know more about politics than an 18 year old would. 17 year olds should have the option to put their opinion in who’s ruling their country and serious stuff like that because at the end of the day it will impact them in many ways. i think that 17 year olds should be heard.
I eel like some age restrictions shouldnt be a thing because if some people can do other things at a certain age they should be able to do what they want to.For example if your old enough to vote you should be able to drink or smoke too,or if your able to go into the military you should be able to do any other thing because your fighting for your country at a young age so you should be free to have fun too.
The age limit for voting in an election in my own opinion should be 18 I think government made it like this because Young people are not to be engaged in voting in an election because if the country are suffering from a bad leader and the young ones may not know and may vote for the leader that is making the country bad or to be how it is in this present time of hardship under the rein of President Tinubu in Nigeria.
The age limit for going to prison should be 18 years I think this was made like this by the government because from 17 anybody over 7 years is considered an adult imagine a nine(9) year old child going to prison he can be exposed to many things he or she never knew even when they were not in prison.
I also think the best source to reduce the effect of children going to prison is the parents, parents should always look after and discuss with their children the effect of doing bad things.
Government can also organize programs for children to inform them on the harmful effects of commiting crimes in the neighbourhood or in the society at large.
In th case of going to prison I would say 17-4 because imagine a world where children are brought to the prison at a minor age such as 8 or an 80 year old man , in that same prison there are people age 30,20 and 40 can bully them and they might end up not surviving the beating. If we look Alexie Nanvalny age he is about 47 he might have been killed by the prisoners because of his age, are who knows?🤷.
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In my view,Setting the voting age 18 ensures that voters are typically mature and legally recognized as adults,providing consistency with other legal rights and responsibilities.However, this approach may overlook politically engaged youth voices and delay their involvement in the democratic process. Conversely, lowering the voting age could enhance youth representation and engagement but may raise concerns about maturity and consistency with ather righys granted at adulthood.
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I believe that the voting age should in fact stay as 18 years old. This is the age where we fledged adults, so we do have the mature mindsets to know what we desire in our future government. For all other countries, I believe this should continue on as the age requirement to place our votes. Going to prison should start at the at least age of 18. Back to the earlier point, we are much more mature and aware of our actions and decisions at this age and older. All countries should practice this restriction as well. Learning about the news should be 15 and older. Not all countries should practice this restriction because not all parents want their children to view such content like killing, robbery, and so forth. However, most parents would like for their offspring to know what the world is like and what they should do to take action at their early age.
I believe that the age 21 should be a reasonable age to vote in an election, going to prison, and other things. Because you are only able to drink at 21 and gamble so people should be able to completely get freedom once they turn 21 years old. Also other countries should agree on people getting complete freedom as soon as they are 21 because it is a really reasonable age to do what you want as long as it is legal. And the consequences for people who commit a crime under the age of 21 should have other punishments.
I disagree with "Age 21" to vote. Age 18 is considered adults already. As an adult we should already vote. Same with the crime at 21. 21 is way to old and should be youngered to 13.
Hi, in my opinion I consider that the rule of voting from the age of 18 is totally correct, if before the law you are of legal age from the age of 18, someone who is 17 years old is the same as someone who is 7 years old, therefore I so believe that the law is correct, I have also read many comments saying that they think that at 17 you should already be able to vote, I respect that but as I said before I do not share that opinion.
The age for voting should be 18 because if you were younger than that you wouldn't understand anything about voting and you are not mature enough. Going to prison should be AT LEAST 13. 13 is the age of teening, we should already know our actions at this age. For learning news it should be any age!
In my personal opinion I would have thought that voting for an election would be up to the age of 15; going to prison would be up to 10 years old and learning about the news would be over 5. However, after seeing other topical talkers opinions this has changed my mind, as if your voting at the age of 15 you will have a creative, open mind but 15 is still a child age, so for my second opinion I thought up to 18 because 18 is a age when you become an adult and start making adult decisions. Furthermore, for going to prison I think I am correct for that as at the age of 10 you understand what is going on around you and become an older child. Whereas, if you were to be under the age of 10 then you might not understand what you are doing and do it by accident. Also, there is a special prison made for children -juvenile detension center- where children from the age of 10-17 have to stay there and work hard, however when they turn 18 they get transported into a adult prison. Moreover, I have changed my mind about knowing about whats happening the news because young children can start to worry and can get anxiety just because of what they hear. In addition to this, they are still young and will not understand what is happening so they might misunderstand and this could cause another problem. Due to this, I have made the decision that children over the age of 7 are allowed because they are more older and are more aware of their surroundings and what is going on. This is my opinion. What's yours?
I think that 2/3 of these should have a age restriction, but a more advance one. For example in voating which can compleatly change a country not all over 18 should vote as some people don't undestand or don't have the enought knowledge about the situaton. I meen there are people with more political knowledge whith less tha 18 that some people, that do vote. Insted of the simple you are 18 you can vote It would be beter that people over 16 could vote, but in the range of 16-21 they should be obligated to make a test of knowledge of the political situaton of the country.
For going to prison I like the restriction but In some countries it shoud be beterjust over 11.
And the one of news I think that any one with interest should be able to lern.
Obiously this age limits should not be globaliced as some religions or culture or something may not aprove this.
18 years old and above are the ones to vote in an election because,they will have already known the habit of the politician,whom they want to vote for.And also for going to jail 18 and above are the ones in jail always.But why ?do you ask your self.18 and above are in jail because then they already have the right to do anything they want.By then they can plan on committing crime that will be bad for them while they will think is for their good.To learn about news, everybody should be involved in learning and reducing problems that affect our social living in the community.
I do not think their should be a age limit to watching news.This allows the person to get a understanding of what's going on around them and the world.BUt their could maybe be a limit as to how much you are watching so you don't get scared and upset f what you are seeing.
i think the age limit for voting in an election should stay 18 years of age or older, I think this because this rule include younger people but still restricts teens that aren't yet ready or matured to vote. I think the age limit for prison should be 14 years or older, because when someone is 14 years of age or older, because a minor under that age still might not know how to be independent but someone who is 14 years of age or older might be more mature and know how to fend for themselves. I believe that the age limit for learning about the news is as soon as they can understand and comprehend the news because its good for people of all ages to be informed and aware about what's going on around the world. I don't think all countries should have to agree on the same age limits because people from around the world should have the freedom to run their country as they want to.
The limit of voting should be 18 also the limit of going to prison should be 18. In the aspect of voting a more mature person would be optimal for voting who could represent the U.S. The reason that the age for going to prison should be 18 is because sending minors to prison with grown men who might be in for a more serious crime just does not stand right with me. As for learning about the news there should be no restrictions as for learning about the news. Young people should learn about politics and the news as soon as possible.
I think that the there should be a restriction for learning news, because of the fact that when a child is growing up he or she needs proper time to develop their mind, but when that child hears a terrible news it can give him fear on what beholds onto the future and this makes them not to concentrate well in class.
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I think that a person who can vote in the elections must be mature enough like 18 years old is a good age restriction. Although, many countries have 17 or 18 years old as their limit. But with a quick research I found out that many countries lowered it to 16.I also think that the age restriction for going to prison should be up to 16 years old. Why? Because the person is mature enough to understand if something is good or not. Secondly, learning about the news is an important thing. You need to learn about the world around you daily. I think that it must be from 12 years old and after. Because the child will be able to learn for the world that surrounds it and not follow false directions in life like crimes and more. In my opinion, the age restriction in countries should be the same, because all the kids in the world can mature all together and no child would be alone.
To start it off, in my opinion, the age limit for voting elections should be 18 years old because this is the time people turn into young adults, so they are more mature. According to Verywell Family, it states "They have reached adult legal capacity and are fully able to consent to their own care and make adult decisions." When you are 18 years old, you can vote, file a lawsuit, and many more in the United States. If these laws were to be changed to an age younger than 18, people older than 18 might find it unfair that the younger ones got it easier. In addition, going to prison is an adult thing and in the United States, 18 years old or higher are considered adults. But what about the younger people who are 17 and under? Well, here there is a youth detention center, a prison for people under the age of majority, to which they have been sentenced and committed for a period of time. So I believe the prison is okay to deal with since everyone gets their part. Lastly, learning about the news should be a part of everyone's life. From 18-50 years old or 10-17 years old. Everyone should understand what is happening to the world outside and explore/learn many new things in life.
for voting for an election I think you have to at least be 18 so you can be sure about the person you are voting for. And for going to prison it doesn't matter what age you are because if you did wrong then you'll have to suffer the consequences. and for learning about the news you can be any age as long as it isn't inappropriate or is for kids because there's some news on the tv that talks about juicy gossip that kids shouldn't be watching. Each country should have the same age limits cause kids shouldn't be looking at stuff that is for adults only.And if someone does something illegal no matter what age they are or what country they are in they should still go to prison.
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I think age limits are very important. For example, we wouldn't want a 10 year old drinking alcohol. However, some age limits are very unfair. In my opinion, the age limit of 18 for voting. I think anyone 16+ should be able to vote. I agree with the age limit for going to prison should be 18+ because any age less than that is honestly just a kid and they don't know what they're doing yet.
The age limit for voting in an election should be 16, for going to prison should be 10, and learning about the news can be any age. At age 16, teens are allowed to drive, so why should they have to wait to vote? It's a few clicks and leave. For prisons, no matter what age, whatever crime was against the law should be punished. I think that any age should be involved in political to know what is going on in the world.
I believe that voting in elections should be allowed for 18-year-olds, as it is in most countries. This is the time when most young people of that age are aware of the problems and the political situation in their countries. Anything under 18 is too young for me, and I see no reason why the restriction should be higher than 18.
I think that in order to vote, the person who votes sholud be at least 18 years old, because before 18, children don't know what it is about and a don't think they sholud bother with politics. As for going to prison, I think that it would also be allowed at the age of 18, because before 18 most often someone does something bad, but it not so bad that the child goes to prison but to a correctional facility. And finally, learning about news, I think that any age can see, listen to or watch the news to know what is happening in their area and in the world in general.
The age to vote should be 18 because if you were younger you wouldn't know what to do.If children got to vote they would be silly but if you're a alot older then you will be mature and calm and you will know alot about the government . To be able to watch tictok has to be 13 because you will be like a teenager but to post videos and alot of content would have to be 16 or 17 because if your younger random people could hurt your feelings and be unkind.