By law, when children become adults, they get certain rights. For example, adults can buy tobacco and alcohol. They can sign a contract to rent a room. They can marry without a parent's consent. They also have the right to vote, so that they can have an influence on politics. This means that they have a larger social responsibility. The age when people become adults is defined by law. Look at the table. It shows the agc of adulthood in different countries. You can see that, in Argentina and Singapore, it is higher than in Japan. In many countries, including China, Russia, and the UK, it is 18. surprising that people become adults at 16 in Nepal. It is

However, not everyone agrees. Today's teenagers may not be ready to take full responsibility for themselves. become more aware of their social responsibili: not be ready to take full responsibility for themselves They often lack experience in the real world. They are usually financially dependent on their parents. For these reasons, some people are against the idea of lowering the age of adulthood. beoR