Unfortunately, not everyone gets to live to the ripe old age of 90 or 100, let alone 10 or 20 in some cases. Especially for those who died very young, the thought of “I should plan my post-mortem arrangements” likely never crossed their mind for obvious reasons. At the age of fifteen, most of us receive a driver's permit, go to the DMV, get our picture taken, and fill out a few papers. In a particular section of the document, a person has the option to note their wishes to determine what will be done with their remains, say if they were to get into a fatal accident. This specific question often causes one to scratch their head but it is important to think about. The question reads: “Would you like to be a donor? Check yes or no.” There are some new drivers who are fully aware of what being an organ donor means, but others are less knowledgeable. Some parents and professionals even go as far to say that their child or the teenager does not have the mental capacity to make this decision for him or herself. In today's society, technology typically lingers at our fingertips so accessing information about the topic is usually not an issue. And furthermore, if access to the internet was unavailable, it is probable to believe that the employees at the license bureau would be more than happy to answer questions that someone may have regarding their decision to become a donor. To say that a teenager does not have the mental capacity to decide what to do with their own body is similar to saying that they are not capable of joining the military or participating in a school sport because they are unable to comprehend its rules or intentions.
