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Out of the mouths of Babes

We who have taught, or love children who have been taught, know this is funny! From the diary of a Pre-School Teacher... My five-year old students are learning to read. Yesterday one of them pointed at a picture in a zoo book and said, "Look at this! It's a frickin' elephant!"   I took a deep breath, then asked... "What did you call it?"   "It's a frickin' elephant! It says so on the picture!" And so it does...    "A f r i c a n Elephant"   Hooked on phonics! Ain't it wonderful? Now that's funny, I don't care who you are!

 

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1. At what age do you think it's appropriate for someone to get their driver's license?
Personally, I think eighteen is a good age. It's how old I was when I got my first. But I also understand that kids living in rural areas need to drive to get around and their parents or older siblings/relatives aren't always available to give them rides. So maybe a conditional driver's license is appropriate for drivers 16-17, with stipulations that cars be used for school and home, and times when the license can be used. I believe it's being tried in some states.
2. At what age do you think it's appropriate for someone to first drink alcohol?
Because kids can do everything else at the age of 18, I think the drinking age should go back to it. It's insane that young adults can fight (and die) in a war at 18, but have to wait until they're 21 to drink. If you're going to keep the drinking age at 21, then raise the legal adult age to 21.
 3. At what age do you think it's appropriate for someone to become sexually active?
When they feel they're ready to be a parent, and no sooner. *Shrugs* Personally, I think 18 is a good age  for that. Still, comprehensive sex education taught at school and home and covering all bases including feelings and emotions, must be mandatory.
4. At what age do you think it's appropriate for someone to vote in elections affecting national and/or local government?
I'd like to see 16- and 17-year-olds voting in elections. It's a great way to become involved in their communities, helping to make decisions that will affect their futures.
5. At what age do you think it's appropriate for someone to be conscripted for military service?
A tough one,  I'd like to see them raise the maximum age for enlistment, as there are many people out of work, to maybe 50 (older enlistees can serve in non-combat roles). I'd also like to see single parents (raising children alone) enlisted in the military serve their duties at home, where they can be with their children. But the minimum enlistment age can remain at 18.

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