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Unpopular Opinion

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If society pushed this it would make the parents more responsible at teaching their children to be aware of their surroundings, how to defend themselves and how to not be victimized. Also if the parents didn't teach their child, the children would pick up on it by association, as their friends and peers would resonate with the mindset and ability.

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[–] TheReturnOfPEB@reddthat.com 6 points 6 hours ago* (last edited 6 hours ago) (3 children)

Do you think they should be able to vote ?

If they have to be adults at 15 they might as well have access to the system

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