It seems that the idea of rights for children (or even teens) is so far removed from general perception. Children are practically legal slaves until they reach the magic age of adulthood. I'm not attempting to define legalities as much as stir up talk on the idea.
Where does the age of 18 come from? We allow a legal system to identify the absolute age of maturity for everyone. What about bright students? Slower students? It's neither good, bad, right, or wrong. But it is different, and different size cogs working together aren't going to pull the same speed, thus losing individual potential and growth.
When will young adults be considered legal, full citizens? Probably right after atheists have their revolution.
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