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A cousin of mine is almost 18 years old but is not mentally or physically mature. is that normal for that age? his 15 year old brother is the same.

Q: a cousin of mine is almost 18 years old but is not mentally or physically mature. is that normal for that age? his 15 year old brother is the same.

Impossible: Your words: &quot;mentally or physically&#x27; mature do not mean anything specific to a physician. There is nothing on which to base any kind of medical evaluation. Perhaps this is best asked of a professional who has evaluated this young man.

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Impossible: Your words: "mentally or physically' mature do not mean anything specific to a physician. There is nothing on which to base any kind of medical evaluation. Perhaps this is best asked of a professional who has evaluated this young man.

Answered 6/3/2014

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A member asked:

A cousin of mine is almost 18 years old but is not mentally or physically mature. is that normal for that age? his 15 year old brother is the same.

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