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.
Comment number 46. In the eyes of the Law Children OVER 10 years of age are classed as being responsible for their own actions in the adult sense, so therefore I personally can see NO real reasons why an young adult of 14 years of age cannot be responsible for looking after a younger sibling.hris Cloke, from the NSPCC, says the law doesn't specify the age at which children can be left alone, but you can face charges if you put a child at risk. Under Scottish law, a child must be deemed by the parents to be responsible.