2006-06-28 07:28:58 · 21 answers · asked by Andie N 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
They aren't viewed as being matured enough. Although there probably are a few that would be able to make better choices, it's just that the majority wouldn't seem to know, or care about the political topics.
2006-06-28 07:31:55 · answer #1 · answered by Southpaw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because most 15 year olds do not have the intelligence, information or experience to vote seriously.
However, that is true of most adults too, so let's lower the voting age to 6.
2006-06-28 07:32:47 · answer #2 · answered by capu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because it's been determined psychologically that you dont have your own personality until you are 18 years old. Most likely you would vote for whoever your parents wanted you to vote for.
Not only that, a lot of 15 year olds would probably vote for whoever was the worst guy for the job because they would think it was funny
2006-06-28 08:21:55 · answer #3 · answered by Talamascaa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know why they can't vote, but I can def see why they can't. Tho some may be mature enough to make "adult" decisions there is still alot one learns between 15 and 18 to make adult decisions. At 15 the burdens of your actions still somewhat fall back on your parents. At 18, you mess up it is ur butt...so in a way i think that realization helps out with decision making.
2006-06-28 07:36:38 · answer #4 · answered by ?uest 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While it seems as if you are more mature for wanting to vote, most 15 year olds are definitely not. Because they are not mature, it should not be left in their hands to vote for something as important as the presidency. This is not to say, however, that 18 year olds are so much more mature. Most of them are not either.
2006-06-28 07:32:21 · answer #5 · answered by Faith C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know, I'm 15 and I feel mature enough to make the right voting decision.
I would have voted for George W. Bush though. And he won anyways so who cares?
2006-06-28 07:33:17 · answer #6 · answered by DisneyLover 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most 15-year-olds don't pay enough attention to politics to make an informed decision in the election. But the same is with most adults.... so I guess it is just because you aren't of "legal" age.
2006-06-28 07:32:48 · answer #7 · answered by betterlife_travel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are children. They have not had enough life experience to know how to vote. Their immaturity would leave us open to problems such as the Monster Raving Loony Party being voted in or something!
2006-06-28 07:34:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because most people assume they are not knowledgable enough. Maybe you should lobby congress for a chance to take a test to earn the right to vote. Good Luck.
2006-06-28 07:32:07 · answer #9 · answered by Padme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they are considered minor children. Only adults are allowed the right to vote.
2006-06-28 12:42:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋