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Originally posted by NetRodent
Why are there different ages for voting, driving, drinking, marrying, signing contracts, etc.? I say pick an age, and prior to that you're a "kid" with all the protections that come with that title and after that you're an "adult" with all responsibilities and freedoms that come with it.
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I agree with having the same age for all of these EXCEPT, drinking and driving.
In Manitoba, the legal age to drink is 18 and the new graduated licenses make 18 the day you are legally allowed to drive alone for the first time. Nothing like celebrating your first day of driving by having a few beers with your buddies.
The driving age used to be 16. This at least gave most kids a little time and experience behind the wheel before they had the "legal" opportunity to mix the two.
To me this is a recipe for disaster. Thankfully, most of our kids are smarter than we are.