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However, many critics believe that 16- and 17-year-olds lack the life experience, political understanding, and knowledge of governmental systems necessary for informed voting. They argue that most teenagers are preoccupied with school, friendships, and personal development—factors that do not typically involve engaging in complex political debates.
“16-year-olds don’t have the life experience, understanding of issues in the country, and knowledge of the political system,” critics contend. The concern is that granting them the vote may lead to a superficial engagement with politics, driven more by popularity or sentiment than informed decision-making.