“Children should have the same rights as adults”
Agree
- Age discrimination is still discrimination
- Competent minors deserve autonomy
- Current system infantilizes capable young people
- Rights shouldn't depend on arbitrary ages
Disagree
- Developing brains need protection from bad choices
- Experience matters for major decisions
- Parents must be able to guide children
- Some rights require maturity to exercise
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