Clearly you are not a parent. Well, as a parent, I can tell you that some 16/17 year olds are responsible and worthy of the trust that comes with full independ

Clearly you are not a parent. Well, as a parent, I can tell you that some 16/17 year olds are responsible and worthy of the trust that comes with full independence. Others have more social/mental maturing to do yet and need some extra guidance. That's just how it goes.