If all ages are influenced by misinformation, should there be any age limits on voting?

Lowering the voting age is often debated, especially in a world where misinformation spreads quickly online. If people of all ages can be influenced by false information, some argue that age limits on voting are unfair. However, I believe there should still be a minimum voting age, even if misinformation affects everyone.
Firstly, misinformation does not only target young people. Adults of all ages can be misled by social media, biased news sources, or emotional political campaigns. Studies and real-life elections have shown that older voters also share and believe false information. Therefore, using misinformation as a reason to restrict young voters is not entirely fair.
However, voting is not just about being informed; it is also about maturity and life experience. Governments make decisions about taxes, healthcare, jobs, and international relations. These are complex issues that often require a deeper understanding of how society works. While many young people are intelligent and aware, the law usually sets an age limit to reflect when a person is legally considered an adult and responsible for major decisions.
On the other hand, lowering the voting age to 16 could encourage political education and civic engagement at a younger age. If teenagers are trusted with responsibilities such as working, paying taxes, and in some countries even getting married with consent, it may seem reasonable to give them a voice in elections too. Early participation could build lifelong voting habits.
In conclusion, even though misinformation influences all age groups, I believe there should still be a minimum voting age. Instead of removing age limits completely, governments should focus on improving media literacy and critical thinking skills for everyone. The real solution is not excluding certain age groups, but educating all citizens so they can make informed and responsible choices.