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You're just a kid, how would you know what you want for the rest of your life? (lemmy.world)

submitted 9 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 25 points 9 months ago (2 children)

24 is just as arbitrary an age as 18, change my mind

[–] [email protected] 10 points 9 months ago (1 children)

someone at 24 has several more years of experience in the adult world. someone at 24 has several more years of neurological development (which isn't complete until around 25). in other words, at 24 someone has better context for decision-making and better decision-making ability than someone who is 18.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

On average sure. But your statement at its face is simply wrong. Older does not mean they make better decisions.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

indeed, lots of people make poor decisions regardless of age. but statistically speaking, 24 year olds have resources (experience, development) which increase their capacity to make better decisions.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 9 months ago

Yes it's all about mental age and mindset.