At age 16 we are old enough to pay tax, get married and have kids, join the armed forces, pay adult fares on public transport, and be employed full time. we don't have to go to school, and our parents are no longer entirely in charge of our life. But there are still some things we can't do, and one of them is vote.
             Is it unfair and outdated to make young people wait until they are 18 before they can vote? Is it stopping them from getting involved in politics as much as they would like? Or is it sensible to make voting something important, something we need to wait for?
             If you are 18 or over on the date of a general or local election, and you are on the Electoral Register, then you will be able to vote. You vote in order to elect the person who will represent you in government.
             The Electoral Register is the list of everyone who is entitled to vote. You can add your name as soon as you are 16, though you won't be able to vote until you are 18.
             Some people may argue that decisions made about local services, like schools, transport, leisure facilities or social services, often have the biggest impact on young people. Therefore young people ought to be able to influence the society they will experience as adults. The fact that 16-17 year olds are considered competent and adult enough to leave home, get a job, pay taxes, get married, raise children and join the army, contradicts the argument from preventing them to vote, so why aren't they allowed to vote? There is a lot of voter apathy at the minute, especially among young people. Giving more young people the opportunity to get involved earlier will help fight this. Another argument for 16 year olds getting the vote is that many young people have very strong opinions about the issues that matter in their lives. They deserve a say. The government wants to develop active citizenship and help young people become more aware of lots of different issues. Voting is
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