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Young People & Legal Age Laws - Coggle Diagram
Young People & Legal Age Laws
Young People & Legal Age Laws
Many laws control age
Driving
Gambling
Marriage
These laws are often
Inconsistent (especially in the U.S.)
Do not make sense to the writer
Legal Drinking Age
In the U.S: 21 years old
Writer’s view
18 is when people become adults (e.g., start college, move out)
Allowed to marry at 18, but not drink? Doesn’t make sense
Suggests: Delay marriage, allow drinking earlier
Driving & Gambling Laws
Driving
Age 16 in some states
Age 15 in others
Hawaii: Age 18
Gambling:
Colorado: 21
New York: 18
Maine: 16
Voting Age
Was 21 in the past, now 18
Writer hopes:
Lower voting age
Everyone should have a say in choosing leaders
Call to Action
Young people can bring change
Write to government leaders
Express your views