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.
No... * Children who have been in school from the age of five should know what is right and wrong. * There has to be a way of dealing with offenders like James Bulger's killers â and they have to take responsibility for their actions. * Raising the age limit could mean troubled youngsters getting no help.