Most countries recognize 18 as the start of adulthood by granting various freedoms and privileges. But is age the best way to measure maturity? Two people in this discussion have different views on the voting age. One believes that 16-year-olds should be allowed to vote, while the other argues that they are not mature enough to make decisions with national consequences. To further explore the idea of when we reach maturity, neuroscientists have looked to define adulthood by when the brain is fully grown and when we are able to learn and complete mental tasks at the same efficiency as older adults. Studies have also shown that during our teens and early twenties, our brains are wired to place more value and attention on social and emotional elements, making us more vulnerable to negative peer influence and rash decisions. Many scientists argue that judicial systems should expand juvenile courts to include those in their late teens and early twenties, as current systems fail to recognize how the emerging adult brain is still changing. There is no exact age or moment in development when one is considered an adult, as different brain regions and mental abilities mature at different times. Each person’s journey to adulthood is unique, influenced by genetics, environment, and experience.