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.
It's called the age of accountability.. This is when an individual is old enough to truly understand the difference between right and wrong...good and evil, and the consequences of choosing to do what's wrong. At this point, they are eligible for going to hell for thier choices.