I’ve thought about this a lot, and I think the age of majority should be 21 years old and the age of consent should be 25 years old.

18 is too young to be legally an “adult”; they’re still in high school most of the time. I think 21 is a better age; they are in their 20s, so not a “teenager” or a “child”. At that age you can sign up for the military, join the police force, or become a firefighter. Handle your own finances, sign a lease, etc.

I think 21 is good for the age of consent as well because if you are adult enough to join the military then you are old enough consent to sex with anyone above the age of 21.

  • ryannathans@aussie.zone
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    4 months ago

    Does that mean no driving cars or motorcycles until older than 21? That sounds wack. Not able to sign a lease to rent somewhere until 25? Lol

    • jeffw@lemmy.world
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      4 months ago

      Actually the car part might make sense lol. Anything else you should be able to do tho

    • spongebue@lemmy.world
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      4 months ago

      I mean…

      Does that mean no driving cars or motorcycles until older than 21?

      At least here in 'Merica, we can drive a couple years before reaching the age of majority (adulthood) so… Not necessarily

      Not able to sign a lease to rent somewhere until 25?

      Age of consent means consenting to sex. I guess if that’s how you’re paying for your lease, sure, but there are other laws about that in most places

      Lol

      I agree!