Should the voting age be lowered to 16-17?

[3Caden]

The government says that the age of voting is 18 because during the WWI they drafted anyone 18 and older. Citizens believe that voting should be more of a habit. Research shows that people want to lower the age of voting to 16 or 17. I believe that they have enough knowledge to know what is going on in the world. 

 

First, we need to make voting a habit. Lowering the age of voting can lead to better and longer voting turnouts, bringin citizens closer to our government and having a say in what happens in the world. “A person who votes in the first election they are eligible for is likely to continue voting consistently.” Having younger people vote increases the number of votes.

 

Second,sixteen and seventeen year olds are ready to vote, research is showing that 16-17 year olds have the skills, knowledge, and sense what is going on in the world.There isn’t much new information being presented from a 16-18 year old, why does the age of voting need to be 18 and older. I am currently a 16 year old and I know enough to be able to vote.

 

Third, teenage kids age 16-17 are feeling what the elections do to our environment, they should have a say on what happens. “They also work without limits on hours and pay taxes on their income, can drive in most states, and in some cases, are tried in adult courts.” Lowering the voting age would force people to listen to the 16-17 year olds and what they have to say about the government. If they end up lowering the voting age you will have a stronger team of citizens. 

What do you think about lowering the voting age?

 

What should the legal age be to vote?

 

https://vote16usa.org/reasons-for-lowing-voting-age-16/

[Mr. Bruns]

Great topic choice and well done overall Caden! I do think you could have replied back a few more times.

[5Danny]

I feel as though the voting age should stay the same, 16-17 I feel is too young for many people because they are still very uneducated. 18 is a good age you're officially an adult while 16-17 you're still a kid.

[3Jaylee]

Many kids are still uneducated and dont care and stuff. But also there are many adults who are the same way and dont care. I think they should be able to and if you dont then you dont have to. But there are many cons and pros to both sides and its something to think about because you are starting to mature.

[7 Weston Reisz]

I don't think the voting age should be lowered. Many kids in our generation are not mature enough and are influenced by social media too much. You could also argue that many adults are not mature as well but two years can make a big difference in someones life which gives kids time to mature and gain more knowledge.

[8Jadyn]

I think the voting age should stay the same. I think 16-17 year olds are still infuenced by their parents and I think everyone should vote for themselves and be educated enough to vote. I also think if those same 16-17 year olds that are mad cause they cant vote, should keep educating themselves about it to be independent enough to vote at the right age. 

[2Kamden]

I think the voting age should stay the same. If you can't apply for the military. I do not think you should be able to vote. If the voting age was 16, those kids might be immature and peer pressure. I think the legal ago should be 18 the way it has been

[5Reese]

I personally do not believe that the voting age should be lowered and lower than what it already is. I understand that the younger generation has different opinions and beliefs that deserved to be heard, but many of the people in this age group are not mature enough to vote yet. I think that the voting age is fine where it is. 

[2Isabella]

This is a great topic and thank you for writing about it. I think that the voting age should be lowered to 16 so the country has younger generations' opinions and it would open a wide chance for sharing their independent voice. 18 year olds are officially adults though so many it doesn't need to change.

[2Jake]

I beleive that they shouldn't change the voting age because yes i get that they maybe be able to vote with knowledge but i think the legal voting age should stay at 18 i feel like thats a good age because you are graduating highschool or about to graduate highschool.

[3Dixi]

I think that we should lower the voting age to 16 or 17 because most people in that age range already have opinions on what they think is best. Either way the younger generation is the future and should have a say on what they can vote on because in the long run it will effect them more than the older generations.