This is a great case for not committing until that age is reached.

So “legal age” should theoretically be 25... not 18 as it is now, so that the brain is fully functional. Prior to age 25, the brain is still growing and it grows “disproportionately”, (different parts grow at different paces) and seeming logical thought in some areas are not yet fully developed in others.

As an example a brilliant young advanced math or science student throws off her seatbelt, stating I only have to wear one if I am going to be in an accident. Trying to get that child to understand the possibility of an accident happening is a possibility, may not be within that part of her brain yet as a possibility. Arguing the point will get you nowhere, as while one part of her brain is very developed, other parts are not. This is a frustrating part of raising a teen to young adult, but if it was taught and therefore expected... many problems could be avoided. The same with society.

Age 18 was arbitrarily picked

Early in the 1900’s this age was selected as it was the age the individual graduated mandated schooling. But most of us realize there are still mental and emotional immaturities left to develop.

Certain responsibilities were given at younger ages out of economic need. An example of this would be young farming families needing their teens and even children, to drive tractors and trucks to aid the family business.

Can we as a society slow down

I think it has progressed to far in this economic reality, as more and more people scramble for income. Could the blockchain model help this situation as all became more automated as well as money not inflating into worthlessness.

If it can, it will still take generations

We have many generations of inflating money and growing need for earlier work participation behind us pushing us deeper and deeper hole this hole. But the blockchain may be changing this model as our economic system is changing. More and more young adults are still living at home and becoming more “computer world adept”. Maybe this new direction will see these young adults developing secure futures via investment (yes there are a growing number of crypto investors from pre teen age). Others are learning code from the comfort of home until later “more mentally developed and mature” ages.

As families stay together longer the economic model changes further. Family homes like those several generations ago, begin developing again. Stay home families can care for their elderly more readily eliminating one of the growing financial terror of nursing care. The family unit could become stronger again along with caring and respect for others.

When you begin to think in this direction, so many more reveal themselves. All of them lead back to developing a more mature, mentally stable and caring society.

Hope

If we were more patient in life, not so concentrated on obtaining things, we could all slow down, appreciate this (must be on a societal basis). If it became the cultural norm not to stress or push our children, teens or young adults into success too early and let their minds and spirit mature naturally, we could imagine a more responsible population.

Blockchain and Crypto May be the Key

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