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.
The Age of Majority. ââ¦ a person eighteen years of age or more is an adult for. all purposes whatsoever and has the same legal capacity, rights, powers, privileges, duties, liabilities, and. responsibilities â¦ and the âage of majorityâ is hereby. declared to be eighteen years.â.