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To: Brumar89 who wrote (364548)12/27/2007 1:51:03 PM
From: tejek  Respond to of 1586289
 
Guess we shouldn't let 'em drive or drink either.

Definitely the drinking and some states have moved up the driving age to 18.

There is a part of the teen's brain that doesn't fully develop until one reaches their early 20s. Its that part of the brain where they believe judgement and rational thinking develop. Here's an article that discusses the issue:

Brain Immaturity Could Explain Teen Crash Rate

Risky Behavior Diminishes At Age 25, NIH Study Finds

washingtonpost.com