Japanese Adult Age

Japanese Adult Age

Should the age of adulthood be changed in Japan from 20 to 18? I think that the age of adulthood may be changed from 20 to 18. I have two reasons.

The first reason is that Japan should promote the participation of the youth in politics or the community. The young of today participates in the society like an adult by cultural activities such as music, performing arts and sports. By such a cultural activities, the free ideas and expressions of youths spread still more. Therefore, I think that Japanese society is reproduced as a vibrant society. Also in the suffrage, more nations can participate in politics, and the opinions of the youths are reflected by the youths’ votes. At a stage of 18 years old, there are youths who get a job and pay their tax.

The second reason is that “18 years old adult” is the mainstream in the world and there are rights given at 18 years old. It is 162 countries to regard 18 years old as an adult among countries and areas of 185 countries. It is rare that adult age is 20 years old in developed nations, except for Japan. Then when youths become 18 years old, they can marry. And they can acquire the car licenses, too. These are treatment like adult.

For these reasons, I think that the age of adulthood may be changed from 20 to 18.

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