In some countries, young people at the age of 18 are considered adults and can drive a car, vote and get married, while other countries don't allow it. What age do you think is the best to be considered an adult? Give reasons and examples.

At the

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of 18, people are considered as adults in some countries and are allowed for voting, driving a car and to marry someone in some countries, whereas, in some countries, they rare not allowed to do so.

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, the responsibility and maturity of a person cannot be determined by their

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, we can decide an average

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in which all the citizens in a country will attain the basic level of maturity to understand the importance of being socially responsible. In my opinion, 22 is the right

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to decide the life partner, choose the right political leader

and to drive responsibly

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and drive responsibly

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, at the

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of 18, they study in the schools or in the

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year of college, where they are still dependant on their parents for most of their needs. Because of

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, they should still be considered as children and we should give enough time for them to complete their graduation and become

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free from external control and constraint

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. Once they graduate, they will be facing the society as a responsible adult.

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, 18 is the

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where children will be slowly exposed to bad company, unstable relationships and unclear ideas on politics. Giving a driving licence to them may lead to misuse of a licence for dangerous speeding on the roads. Getting married at 18 is even more dangerous, as an 18 year old will not able to handle the responsibility of a husband or a wife, which may lead to domestic violence or divorce. A study in IIT Madras says that 30% of the couples getting divorced are the ones

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appropriate to; intended for

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married before 22 years.

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, when a boy or girl reach 22 years, they are in a phase of life where most of them will not be supported financially by

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of them or themselves

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parents. They are slowly understanding the society while doing their

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jobs or entering into post graduation.

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, allowing the young people at

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18 may give mixed results. When people are given good responsibilities after an

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where the foundation of social responsibility and political awareness is made, accountable driving, harmony in the marriage life and even

selection

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the selection

of a good political leader can be attained.