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Why does 'the law' assume that age 18/21 is the optimal age for making decisions?
What about situations where a person under 18/21 has to make a decision, like in cases of medical treatment or legal decisions?
In such cases, the law allows for parental or guardian consent for individuals under 18/21. For legal decisions, minors may have a designated representative to help them make decisions in court. However, these decisions are often reviewed by the court to ensure that the minor's best interests are being protected.