Not knowing where you are some of this may not seem to make sense. But in my little corner, well not that little, of the world. The educational system is a failure. The students are not prepared for the world. When I went through school national history, as well as world, was taught. And there were classes on Civics. I also used to rail against a test I had to take as a condition of Graduation from, the same subject test, elementary, high school and college. A test on the Constitution, It felt like taking a loyalty test. Maybe that is why Civics isn't taught anymore?
But back to the subject at hand. I would be against lowering the age to 16. Primarily as these children do not have a basic understanding of the origins of the country, the mechanisms by which it works, or the discipline to consider all aspects of a decision.
All through school they have not been held to a disciplined approach of work. Under these circumstances i am not even sure that 18 year olds are qualified to vote. Though they are expected to make their own decisions as a functioning adult.

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Again where I come from originally there is a debate whether the age to vote should be changed from 18 years as it is now, to 16.

Is that a good idea?
When are you old enough to vote?
What is the definition of a good voter/citizen?

I think it is ok, they are no worse or better than the rest of us, lacking in experience but often having ideals or ideas. Might be good to take responsibility for their society as well.

What do you think?