Instigator / Con

jonrohith

1500

rating

debates

61.11%

won

Topic

#6176

Children reaches maturity before 18 years , so we want to consider who crossed age 17 as adult

Status

Finished

The debate is finished. The distribution of the voting points and the winner are presented below.

Winner & statistics

Better arguments

Better sources

Better legibility

Better conduct

After 3 votes and with 9 points ahead, the winner is...

3kokk

Judges

Tickbeat

17 debates / 8 votes

Voted

TheGreatSunGod

27 debates / 13 votes

Voted

TheRizzler

10 debates / 53 votes

Voted

Tags

Life

Adulthood

Parameters

Publication date: 05.21.2025 03:35PM
Last updated date: 05.25.2025 02:51AM
Type: Standard
Number of rounds: 1
Time for argument: One day
Max argument characters: 10,000
Voting period: One week
Point system: Multiple criterions
Voting system: Judges

Contender / Pro

3kokk

1500

rating

debates

100.0%

won

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Round 1

jonrohith

05.23.2025 01:06PM

Con

"Children reaches maturity earlier than 18"

Today most legal methods like voting acquiring, licenses all requires age of 18, nowadays due to development of technology and parents are being studied, and due to movies, series.

Teens are reaching maturity earlier than 18, Due to restrictions the independency of teens are questioned, In countries like India children are overdependent on their parents . everything were decided by parents including higher studies course selection .

Bad effects:

nowadays more teens are committing in crimes ,even murder, rape, sexual abuse .but punishments for their crimes is greatly reduced as the are considered as kids.

every teens need independency and a responsibility, so i ask my judges to favour me.

THE MATURITY AGE OF EVERYONE MUST BE REDUCED TO 17 YEARS.

3kokk

05.24.2025 12:23PM

Pro

I believe that children today reach maturity before the age of 18, and therefore, those who are 17 and above should be considered adults.

This shift is largely due to changes in our environment and society. Today’s children are not the same as those of previous generations who simply went to school, did homework, and played outside. Now, children are exposed to far more complex situations at a much earlier age.

One major factor is the internet and social media. These platforms expose children to real-world issues, social dynamics, and even adult responsibilities. For instance, an 8-year-old today may already understand how to care for a younger sibling—not because someone taught them, but because they’ve watched videos, read posts, and observed adult behaviors online.

Additionally, modern parenting focuses more on recognizing and nurturing a child’s unique talents from a young age. This means children are pushed to develop skills, manage time, and compete—traits typically associated with adults.

Moreover, the world today is more complicated than it was before. Global events, economic pressures, and social change force children to process and respond to mature themes earlier.

In conclusion, due to internet exposure, evolving parenting, and a more complex environment, children today attain maturity much earlier than before. That’s why it is reasonable to consider 17-year-olds as adults in today’s world.

Today’s generation is under far more pressure than previous generations, and that pressure is forcing them to mature much earlier.

In the past, during our parents’ or grandparents’ time, life was simpler. People didn’t worry much about their future at a young age. For many, even if their education wasn’t completed, it was acceptable. Some started working and earning by the age of 18, often without a degree.

But now, everything has changed. Children today are expected to start thinking about their careers and futures from a very early stage. The competition is intense, and success often depends on planning early and developing skills outside of academics.

On top of that, modern parents are much more involved in their children’s lives. They often push them to choose a career path early and excel in academics, extracurriculars, and even social behavior.

Because of this pressure and responsibility, children today are growing up faster. They’re no longer just kids—they're becoming planners, competitors, and decision-makers well before turning 18.

Tickbeat

05.25.2025 02:51AM

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@TheRizzler

Okay. I'd still give you the legibility point, you had better legibility. That's how this works.

TheRizzler

05.24.2025 01:35PM

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@Tickbeat

English is not his first language

Tickbeat

05.23.2025 05:15PM

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@jonrohith

What?

jonrohith

05.23.2025 04:15PM

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@Tickbeat

I dont screwed like you.

Tickbeat

05.23.2025 03:53PM

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@jonrohith

Then I think you just screwed everything up.

jonrohith

05.23.2025 01:14PM

sorry , i mistakenly chose con , i am pro

Tickbeat

05.21.2025 03:45PM

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@TheGreatSunGod

I've gotten good at that over time, especially as a Christian who's watched a lot of atheist videos.

TheGreatSunGod

05.21.2025 03:40PM

I am biased on this topic, so I hope that wont affect my vote.

Tickbeat

05.21.2025 03:35PM

A person's brain doesn't finish developing until about 25 years old, though I'd say they can be mature way younger than that in spite of that. It really depends on how they're raised. And because you can't guarantee that everybody was raised well, you legally can't in good faith lower the adult age. Though if the government cared more about catching problems before they happen, that'd be less of an issue.

TheGreatSunGod

05.25.2025 02:00AM

Criterion

Con

Tie

Pro

Points

Better arguments

3 point(s)

Better sources

2 point(s)

Better legibility

1 point(s)

Better conduct

1 point(s)

Reason:

Con agreed with Pro.

Tickbeat

05.24.2025 04:25PM

Criterion

Con

Tie

Pro

Points

Better arguments

3 point(s)

Better sources

2 point(s)

Better legibility

1 point(s)

Better conduct

1 point(s)

Reason:

Con contributes by arguing for the wrong side, so obviously pro wins here. Everything else is pretty much tied.

TheRizzler

05.24.2025 01:38PM

Criterion

Con

Tie

Pro

Points

Better arguments

3 point(s)

Better sources

2 point(s)

Better legibility

1 point(s)

Better conduct

1 point(s)

Reason:

Con made the fatal mistake of arguing the wrong side. He admitted to accidentally choosing to be Con in the comment section. Therefore, since there are literally no arguments that support the Con side, Pro wins. This is truly a most unfortunate turn of events for johnrohith.