14, 15, 16...year olds...

@sugarflyguy Said

We will never know, think that point is not important

@Kristy69 Said

True, we would need to examine some remains because back then most all history was recorded. There were not birth certificates or any thing like that.

And I think if there were any bodily remains of her, they'd be gone by now.

@carelt1985 Said

I don't care how grown they think they are or how mature they act -- they are not adults! If Dr. Phil was present, he would mention that their brains don't fully develop until around their mid-20's.

@Kristy69 Said

I'm sorry, I beg to differ. Having a fully developed brain does not prove adulthood. I know plenty of adults who acts like little kids and are entirely immature. Some teens are forced to grow up due to their situation and to fit their current circumstances.

According to an article I've read, the last stage of brain development is the ability to make rational decision making.
Surely you are not going to tell me that one who makes irrational decisions as an adult is not an adult?

At 15, I make most of my own decisions, including the ability to choose who is healthy to hang around and I can decide what it best for me health wise, school wise, what-have-you. My mom works a lot nowadays and I pretty much care for myself.

No, in legal terms or in society's terms I am not an adult, but I do think I have better decision making skills and maturity that most adults. As well as physically. I started puberty at age eight, and by most biological standards I am an adult now at nearly 16.