A Scottish teen gets serious about his chance to vote in Scotland’s bid for independence from Britain

The World | Sep 5, 2014
A referendum on Scottish independence is now just days away. And for the first time ever, 16- and 17-year-olds have been given the vote. One Scottish family has dived into this debate with the help of an enthusiastic teenage son — but they still can't decide.

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