if you are under 16 you may not be able to walk your dog!

I read something that states that if you are under 16 then you may not be able to walk your dog alone. I have been walking my dogs alone under that age, but only in my local area. I think young people can be trusted with dogs, but if they are on the dangerous dogs list then maybe an adult should walk with them for safety reasons. What do you think about children walking dogs? Here in the UK we have an organization for young people and their dogs which I am a member of called the Young Kennel Club. The age range is 6-24 years old.