I am the King of Texas!!! Bow to ME!!! (or at least send me a case of Shiner...
)But thats beside the point...
I believe over the last few sessions we've seen a great deal of progress towards clearing up some issues, and pushing back the envelope to give us clearer definitions and other parameters to help us apply good principles in defending ourselves...
As far as how and when someone is considered and adult...Well, by law thats been pretty much covered...
The problem is that in reality, we all probably know a few 11-12 year olds that are extremely more mature and disciplined than some 18+ year olds...I happen to know a few that I'd rather see armed than some "adults"...