Here are some disadvantages of voting at the age of 16:
Young people may not take voting seriously
_16 year olds are not mature enough
Young people may not take voting seriously
Just because 16 year olds have the right to do some things, doesn't mean that they can do everything. Because voting is so important, it should be one of the last rights given.
Should 12 year olds be allowed to vote because of school policies, should toddlers be allowed to vote because health services affect them? No. We trust the parents to make the best decisions for their families. There are also other ways for minors to have a say such as having a protest.
By allowing 16 year olds to vote, they may vote for someone who will allow the use of an illegal drug or make a bad drug cheaper.
Just because 16 year olds have the right to do some things, doesn't mean that they can do everything. Because voting is so important, it should be one of the last rights given.