By law, when children become adults, they get certain
rights.
For example, adults can buy tobacco and
alcohol. They can sign a contract to rent a room.
They can marry without a parent's consent. They also
have the right to vote, so that they can have an
influence on politics. This means that they have a
larger social responsibility.
The age when people become adults is defined by law.
Look at the table. It shows the agc of adulthood in
different countries. You can see that, in Argentina and
Singapore, it is higher than in Japan. In many countries,
including China, Russia, and the UK, it is 18.
surprising that people become adults at 16 in Nepal.
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