17 Years Of Age Is An Appropriate Age for War

I strongly suggest that 17 years of age is an appropriate age to go to war for Australia. 

Firstly, a lot of teenagers these days are more fit and agile. This means that on the battlefield, they have more chance of escaping fatalities and explosions.

Secondly, more of the younger teenagers now have more adrenalin in their system. They enjoy activities that involve risk or involve chance of death. A lot of Teens do a lot of things that include fitness, mentally and physically.

A lot of teenager plays games involved in FPS shooting games (First Person shooter) which makes you feels like you’re shooting a weapon. 7/10 People who play these games eventually want to join the Armed Forces. With the knowledge of map coordinates, guns, Strategy, reflex skills and commands shown throughout the levels in the game. It is sure to leave you with some Military education.

If you are 17, have some military skills and some agility, don’t be afraid to join the Armed Forces and have Blast! Even if you don’t go to war you will still be educated and have a good career ahead of you!

By Toby

You should not go to War at the Age of 17!

You should not go to War at the Age of 17!

I strongly believe that at the age of 17, you should not be able to join the army. You are not mentally or physically ready it could cause death!

Firstly, you are not mentally ready to go to war.You might think you are ready but you will find that you'd be very stressed. If you come home you will get nightmares and may even not be able to bring yourself to go outside of the house.

Secondly, you are not physically ready, you could die because you have to run from a bomb or gas. You might not be able to out run it and the next thing you know you are dead. Imagine the pain that would cause?

Finally, you could die and imagine what it would feel like to watch your friends and family die. It would be too big of a risk of death or injury. Would you be able to deal with the pain of watching the horror of the death of your close friends and family?

Therefore, you’re not mentally or physically ready to go to war. Imagine the pain you would cause your friends and family if you didn't come back. You should not be able to go to war at the age of 17.

By Leila