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Should 16-Year-Olds Be Allowed to Vote? | Above the Noise

6th Grade – 8th Grade

9th Grade – 12th Grade

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Explore the debate over lowering the voting age to 16. Advocates argue that it could increase civic engagement and reflect the responsibilities that 16-year-olds already assume, such as working and paying taxes. Critics, however, question whether younger teens have the maturity and experience needed for effective voting. Is it time to rethink the voting age? Should 16-year-olds be allowed to vote?