Definition of mutism. : the condition of being unable to speak whether from physical, functional, or psychological cause.
Adolescents rushing to become adult have pushed the government reconsider the age of responsibility. Therefore, 21 is the age of responsibility taking account: decision making, impulse control and maturity. To begin with, the age of responsibility is defined by a persons decision making. Poor decisions at times lead teenagers to more dangerous/complicated situations.
Parental Responsibility is a legal term that means having all the legal rights, duties, powers and responsibilities for a child (a child is a person under the. age of 18). The definition and acquisition of Parental Responsibility varies.