But how do you measure maturity? You think it's a matter of age?
I know that, I'm not a dumbass you know.
But the fact you skirted around remains true, if you show a little kid an 18 movie like Alien or something, they'll be scared sh*tless and have nightmares about it. I'm a loving parent but I know what upsets my kids and what they can cope with, when you have your own, you'll understand a bit more ... theorising is great, but there's nothing like REAL experience. Also one day they'll try drugs of course, well I'm not gonna hammer them or be hardline because I want them to talk to me about them so I can check they are in position of real facts not "propaganda" facts so they can make an informed decision and hopefully not be wasted all through their exams etc.