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Above The Noise
When Is Your Brain Ready for Social Media?
How does social media negatively and POSITIVELY affect youth?
Should 16-Year-Olds Be Allowed to Vote?
Our host Myles Bess cuts through the hype and takes a deeper look at the research and facts behind controversial and trending topics in the news.
Should 16-Year-Olds Be Allowed to Vote?
Season 3 Episode 7 | 5m 54s | CC
When you turn 18, our society generally considers you an adult. You can join the military. You’re eligible for jury duty. And, of course, you gain the right to vote. However, you can get a job, pay taxes, and even be tried as an adult for some crimes at 16. Clearly, laws have an impact on nearly everyone well before they can cast their vote.
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