Originally Posted by
Roody
Do you happen to know if these more restrictive laws are reducing death and injury rates? That is the law's intention--not to make adolescents feel bad.
Recent studies have shown that the parts of the brain used in driving are among the last parts to develop. those brain regions don't show full maturity until at least age 21, IIRC.
So as far as you're concerned they aren't adults until 21? In that case, college and university should part of public education and young adults shouldn't be able to join the army or sign legal documents until they are 21. It seems when it's convenient to the masses, under 21 are "still children".