I mean, people 10 to 15 can make their own decisions, so why not let them vote?
2007-10-27 08:22:46 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Their decisions would be based on their parents beliefs or their own ideology instead of life experience or the basic overall needs of the nation. You can't make many decisions that count towards government until you have been responsible for your own livelihood. Actually, while under your parents roof, you only have the options that are provided by them. People can't vote until they are 18.
2007-10-27 08:40:05 · answer #1 · answered by BekindtoAnimals22 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People under 16 are considered minor/children. This is not a subjective comment but biologically, the body and psyche hasn't stablelized yet and hormonal system is all out of wacked. This makes for unsound decision-making. Also, (although there are exceptions), people 16 and under are still dependent on guardian(s) and are isolated from many real societal issues that require an independent mind.
On that note, some people 16 and above do not meet those requirements.
Good question though!
2007-10-27 15:34:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
'USA Today' and similar newspapers are written on the assumption that their buyers have a reading age of 11.
So, you may be right that ten-year-olds should have the vote.
On the other hand, until you are 18 you do not get the responsibilities of bringing up families, paying capital gains tax, dieing in foreign wars etc, so you should not get the vote.
'Making your own decisions' for yourself is not the same as being judged wise enough to be granted the power to make decisions for others.
2007-10-27 15:36:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
not really, usually their biggest decision is what to wear to school.. Or which would be the best answer?
They make the age 18 to vote, because their life choices usually have been done. They know right from wrong, and They are supposed to make good judgements. That doesn't always happen, I know. But that why the age limit is there.
2007-10-27 15:33:49 · answer #4 · answered by spiritwalker 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What kind of decisions can kids 10-15 make?
2007-10-27 15:38:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Am I wrong in thinking that you need to be 18 to vote in America? Or is this another country you're talking about?
I had always presumed that it was because voting is a right reserved for those deemed an adult by the government. Maturity is a major part of it.
2007-10-27 15:32:55 · answer #6 · answered by alaisin13 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They neither know nor care about government and politics. Most, anyways. They'd rather be shopping or playing video games than trying to figure out who would be best to run the country. After all, most kids don't have to pay taxes, can't drive, don't worry about health care, and could care less about the war. They're just not mature enough to handle the responsibility.
2007-10-27 15:34:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Undoubtedly there are some 16 year olds with good values and sound rational thinking...BUT:
18, according to some, [mainly old f-rts like me] might be too young. Part of it is just lack of worldly experience...I suspect that you aren't considered educated till 12th grade graduation at 18 might have something to do with it.
2007-10-27 16:24:34 · answer #8 · answered by sirbobby98121 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should not be allowed to make important decisions on their own. When your a little older you'll understand.
2007-10-27 15:30:43 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
just because they can make their own decisions does not mean they are the right ones.
2007-10-27 15:30:27 · answer #10 · answered by VT Bound 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋