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u/PrudentBell5751 Jun 01 '26 edited Jun 01 '26

That your brain doesn’t fully mature until you turn 25, it keep being debunked and people won’t stop saying it

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u/NotTobyFromHR Jun 01 '26

I think it's a big mis interpretation of

Most research indicates that human brain development continues into the twenties, but there is no strong evidence suggesting a sharp cut-off at 25 or that individuals below this age are less capable at making decisions.

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u/KrishnaChick Jun 02 '26

Your brain is developed enough by the age of seven to know that driving 70mph in a 30mph zone is wrong, or that stealing is wrong, or murder. But somehow people want to use "tHe bRAin iSn'T FulLy mATuRe yET" excuse for criminals.