do you consider 16 to be a kid still?

I've been in your shoes the answer is yes.

You won't understand it until you are old but you are still very much a unexperienced whelp.

If you're under 18 and not legal, hell yes you are a kid.

Still kids

No. They’re minors but are closer to adults than children. If you were any other species you’d be considered an adult because you can reproduce. There was also a time that 16 year olds were considered adults.

Most 16 year olds try to act like adults but still have the judgment of kids. It is a dangerous age. Your parents are right to be watchful. You will earn more freedom the more mature you act. Arguing with them is a non profitable activity.

1. Your parents will always see you as their little boy/girl. That's not going to change just because you turned 16, or 61.

2. Most people in the media don't act like adults despite being 16, 18, 21, or beyond. I mean come on, do you honestly think any of the Kardashians are emotionally stable adults? Or how about anyone from "The Housewives of ___" They all act like drunken @ssh*les.