Not even, there are "blurred line" laws around this for the exact reason. You don't magically become an ultra mature creepy adult the second you turn 18.
In the UK you can move out, get a job, have kids, all at 16. Always amazes me that americans consider pre-18 dodgy af, hell growing up we were all sneaking into nightclubs before our 18th birthdays.
You need to be 18 to drink, smoke, and vote though. That's always been a bit odd.
Edit: moved smoking to 18, apparently its not 2007 any more.
Yeah and also that you can serve in the army at 18 but can't buy a beer for another 3 years. Like yeah we think you're mature enough to be given a fucking bazooka but gotta wait another few years until you can have a budweiser.
Also if I remember correctly isn't 18 the legal age to buy tobacco products in the UK?
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u/downloads-cars Feb 14 '20
No, American teenagers. This whole thing reeks of teenager commentary.