Most of the time when people say they have an unpopular opinion, it turns out it’s actually pretty popular.

Do you have some that’s really unpopular and most likely will get you downvoted?

  • thetreesaysbark@sh.itjust.works
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    1 year ago

    I think the point is that things like impulse control improve as we get older. This continues to evolve.

    ‘Mature impulse control’ would be when the majority of people have reached a level that is acceptable for them to behave ‘responsibly’.

    I’d argue there are teenagers that have already reached this level, and that there are many 30 year olds left to reach the level, but a best-fit age needs to be decided upon to avoid many with low impulse control being given too much responsibility.

    I think I see your point, but I do feel there are aspects that stop this one from being true.

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        1 year ago

        Okay. Let’s calm down. You can make your argument without calling it emotional words like ‘bullshit’. Talking emotionally makes others less likely to listen to your point. Funnily enough it also makes you appear less mentally mature 😉

        Just because it’s a new idea doesn’t mean it’s wrong.

        I’d also wager that the 'point of maturity ’ is a little high in the US, but not that all teenagers are mature enough to be called ‘adults’.