This is probably a question I should know the answer to, but at what age is a person considered a legal adult in the U.S.? I mean, when can they enter legal agreements, etc. And what about voting?
My view is that once you reach whatever age that is, you should be allowed to vote, drive and drink – although never at the same time (two hands on the wheel! jk).
Whether that’s 18 or 21, is a matter for the politicians and public opinion, I personally wouldn’t be too bothered either way.
I just think it’s ridiculous to have so many different cut-off points. Like being able to drive when you can’t legally enter an insurance contract on your own. Also, once you’re legally liable for your own actions, you should be allowed to intoxicate yourself if you so choose – and face the consequences if you don’t do it responsibly.
where I grew up, the ‘legal’ age is 18. At that age I could get a drivers license, vote and drink. That’s not to say I didn’t drink before…