Age is a numeral assigned to assumptions, at least in this post.
We assume kids under three regard everything in the world as edible, hence we have the label “Not for kids under 3”.
We assume kids start to use their brain only after 6, hence we have toys labelled “Only for kids 6 and above”.
And next we assume that anyone who is younger than 16 is still a child, therefore we have “NC-16” (No Children under 16).
We also assume that the age of 18 symbolises adulthood (legally?) yet certain matters such as marriage and contractual agreements still require guardian consent if you are below 21.
Think that you are as free as a bird when you hit 21? Not quite. There’s still a list of numerals which would certainly bores everyone should I type them out.
We live in an age defined by our age, it’s probably the most convenient gauge for most issues, but at times there might just be exceptions.
Honestly I’m not sure what exactly should be the “bearable” minimum age. If you ask for my take, then perhaps anyone without their NRIC would be just too young; then again, it’s their life, not mine. I’m nobody to decide and I’m certainly not interested to do so either.
So just how young is not too young for us; that I still have no answer to.