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.
However, while it is true that children can be keenly conscious of. sin even at the age of three and four years old, it surely does not mean that they have reached the. age where they are held accountable to God for their actions. God's Word does not give one direct word stating the age of accountability!.