Question

New research shows that brain systems governing things like impulse control, planning ahead, and balancing risk and reward are still maturing during late adolescence. Should we, as a result, rethink laws that regulate the age at which individuals are allowed to do certain things? Some have argued, for instance, that the new research raises questions about whether we should let individuals drive when they are 16 or serve in the military when they are 18. What’s your opinion?  

Please answer in 300 words or less! and no copy pasted answers from a website. Thanks!

Answer 1

It is a fact that human brain is maturing during late adolscence.When laws are made or one has to join a military these factors are not taken into consideration for the fact ,they do not have much knowledge about this and 18 years has been said to be a major .The age of 18 is the time period where one completes schooling and the onset of career is in the minds of certain children.The reason why the military would want this age of joining is that they can shape the person to make them fit for this career and are free from any illness ,mind and body is flexible and it adapts to changing environment in a fast pace.This would help the military in having a person of 18 years of age.As they get older they are given more responsiblities and move to a higher cadre and achievemnts.They need to pass through all those stages to reach a higher rank.With regard to driving the age can be 21,most of the accidents are caused by an ego state of wanting to drive fast,not able to make judgements on the road.This has been proved fatal in this age of licensure.