When was it decided that people legally became adults at 18 in the UK? Was the age ever lowered or increased?
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It used to be 21 and was lowered to 18...it happened between my 18th and my 21st so I missed out on both,...don't recall the exact year but it was between 1967 and 1970\n\nEdit\n\nGot curious and did a search and came up with this...\n\nThe Representation of the People Act 1969 lowered the voting age from 21 to 18. The Representation of the People Act 1985 gave British citizens abroad the right to vote for a 5 year period after they had left Britain. The Representation of the People Act 1989 extended the period to 20 years and citizens who were too young to vote when they left the country also became eligible.\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elections_in_the_United_Kingdom\n(in the History section)
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18. The age of consent for sexual purposes is 16.\n\n<Added 6/29 in response to added details>\nNo. At 21 a person is considered an adult in every state. They are legally responsible for their own bills etc. It does not matter who she lives with, she is an adult and solely responsible.
1119946
I think 18 is a good age. Really its impossible to say because everyone is different. I have saw some 30 year olds that was not mature enough to make a decision like that. Some 16 year olds are very mature and can make rational decisions. Because it is impossible to set the law on a case by case basis, in America they determined that 18 was the proper legal age.
1087875
When I could make decisions based not on what was easy or fun but what was the right thing to do. When I could honestly put others needs ahead of my own , even when it was hard. When I realized wants and needs are two entirely different things. \nMature adult isn't a specific number age , it is something from the inside. Also a mature adult realizes they are fallible and they are not immortal.
471150
Not after you are 18. The USA forces you to choose. Dual citizenship is not allowed for adults in the US.
186815
18.  Probably 21 in some states if you want to drink. But at age 18, you can sign a legal contract, join the military and do many other things since you are now an adult and fully responsible for your actions.
892509
At 18, you can act on your own by entering into contracts with others to establish a business.  You can also marry and be emancipated from your parents.
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A 17 year old could move away from home if they have their parents’ or legal guardian’s permission, like to go to college. Or, a 17 year old could become legally emancipated and enjoy the same freedoms as any other person who is at least 18 years old. In some states, emancipation is automatic if the 17 year old gets married. It could also be ordered by the courts.
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in the uk its 16 with the parents consent in australia its 18 in uk 18 with out permission
697483
I would not lower the age, I would make it higher.  I do not believe that any 18 year old is an adult.  \n\nI would make the age of becoming an adult 21.  They have time to burn off their adolescence and become a real adult.
811476
18 is fine, you are legally an adult then.
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18, you must be a legal adult. OR have forms stating you are emancipated. All underage people must go diretly to passport control.  \nNo mail in's.
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The legal age that one becomes an adult is defined as \nthe age where they can legally enter into a contract. \n\nIn most of the world, the legal age is 18 with the following exceptions:\n\nAge__Country\n\n15: Iran \n16: Scotland \n17: Indonesia \n19: South Korea & British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Yukon Territory in Canada \n20: Japan \n21: Saudi Arabia\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adult
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If you are from UK. Please try www.connexions.gov.uk\nI have no idea about USA.\nHope you find this useful. This service is mainly for young people aged 16-19. But they should be able to signpost you to the right direction whatever age you are. Thank you
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I don't think adult is a matter of age but a matter of maturity.  I also think that the transition to adulthood is slow (and painful) so there is no one point where you can say "I am now an adult".
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In Uk Adoption act only came into force in 1923.\n\nBefore that it was private adoption so it will be after that time.
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I don't know about Canada, but in the USA they have to be 18 to be considered an adult, able to sign contracts for themselves.