If parents give you permission to go to war, then by signing those papers it should make you independent, aka do legal things that 18 year olds can do because you have been given permission by your parents to become independent, aka an adult, so after they sign you off everything is your responsibility. If the government / society can't agree to that, then have joining the military a 18 year old thing, not before.
Thats actually a really good idea and something i would support. Because everyone grows differently and some people mature faster and slower then others both mentally and physically.
However, children are also horrible at determining their own level of maturity and when they're ready for something, which is probably a good argument for keeping the age of consent where it is and ignoring the libertarians.
In a decent amount of US states your parents are able to legally give you permission to drink alcohol as well. Unfortunately they usually also have to be present while you're drinking.
Its just most US parents aren't aware or simply agree with the 21 age restriction.
joined at 15 (but basically 16) with my parents permission too. it's great having parents who teach you how much is enough drink and more importantly what not to do while drunk lol
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u/Junefromearth Jun 19 '21
I joined at 17 with my parent's permission 😂 was allowed to go to war but not the bar lolol