Definition of mutism. : the condition of being unable to speak whether from physical, functional, or psychological cause.
Adolescents rushing to become adult have pushed the government reconsider the age of responsibility. Therefore, 21 is the age of responsibility taking account: decision making, impulse control and maturity. To begin with, the age of responsibility is defined by a persons decision making. Poor decisions at times lead teenagers to more dangerous/complicated situations.
The new Children's Commissioner, Maggie Atkinson, said at the weekend that the age of criminal responsibility should be raised from 10 to 12. She told The Times: The age of criminal responsibility in this country is 10 â that's too low.It should certainly be moved up to 12.In some European countries it's 14. People may be offenders, but they are also children.he told The Times: The age of criminal responsibility in this country is 10 â that's too low. It should certainly be moved up to 12. In some European countries it's 14. People may be offenders, but they are also children.