2006-10-26 23:08:20 · 9 answers · asked by crucio2_2005 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Because thats the age where a girl might lose her virginity. Before that she's considered to be a child, after that she's "fair game"
Consider this, most of history has been written by teenagers. Most girls were married off at 14, sometimes as early as 12, and very few as late as 18
2006-10-26 23:13:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
via fact its an american custom. Like how mexican ladies have there quinceanera on their fifteenth birthday and jewish boys have their bar mitzvah on their thirteenth birthday. Its a particular birthday via fact which you are able to gain this lots greater, including tension. Im turning sixteen in 7 months :) Do you have a british accessory yet? :P
2016-10-03 00:32:08 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because when you reach sixteen, you're still (supposed to be) innocent, ie no smoking, drinking, sex, etc. Catch my drift? That's why there's another saying for sixteen year-olds: "Sweet sixteen and never been kissed".
LOL
2006-10-26 23:56:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because at the age of Sixteen, all girls are like these buds about to bloom to a beautiful flower...
2006-10-26 23:43:41 · answer #4 · answered by girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beause you are supposed to be still innocent at 16
2006-10-26 23:10:58 · answer #5 · answered by nay_ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I couldn't find the origin of this, but the link below will take you to an explanation:
2006-10-26 23:13:28 · answer #6 · answered by Star 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think because a girl is then old enough to be kissed by a boy!
2006-10-26 23:10:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coz u are one year away from losing your innocence!
2006-10-26 23:34:39 · answer #8 · answered by GoLuv200 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's call sweet seventeen.
2006-10-26 23:09:35 · answer #9 · answered by ★Ananda☆ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋