At what age do you really start to 'think'?

[CainA]

Read this an tell me this isn't a dumb-dumb move! How about mommy's comments...ya think? Drunk 16 y/o girl texting and driving too? geeez!!!

HIGHLAND, Calif. — Authorities say a 16-year-old girl who died after losing control of her car had been texting on her cell phone moments before the accident.

Kayla Preuss, of Highland, was driving on the Interstate 10 Freeway in Redlands when she lost control of her car and crashed. She died of head injuries.

Authorities say Preuss had been driving drunk and was speeding. But another factor may have contributed to the crash.

Phone records show Preuss was texting just before the accident. Her cell phone, which was flipped open, was found resting on the floorboard by her feet.

Preuss' mother Kelly said she hopes the accident will make other people think before texting and driving.

-Cain

[seamusTX]

My church (Roman Catholic) has long held that the "age of reason" was around 7: http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01209a.htm.

However, experience teaches us that some people never learn.

Booze does not improve decision-making at all. I wonder if the authorities will follow up where this girl got it.

- Jim

[stroo]

I started really thinking at about age 12. Of course, at age 54, there are still times when I do something really stupid.

[lawrnk]

I'd say 6 or 7. But I personally believe people are not really grown until 25. The difference between me at 20, and 25 is massive. 25 and 34, very little.

[SCone]

At the same age you are held accountable for your decisions. No way out, no Mom & Dad to bail you out. No second chance witht he authorities, no probationary period, nothing, zip, nada.

When you are the one responsible for yourself, then you start to think about your actions.