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14 year olds are juveniles under ANY states definition of the term. They possess no special "rights" under the law other than those which apply to, guide the conduct of, and protect them and all ordinary citizens, both adult and juvenile. They are too young to become 'emancipated' and are under the protection of either their parents, guardians, or the state. As 'runaways' they have absconded from the protection of their 'guardians' and will be returned to their protection, unless good cause can be shown why they should not. They cannot be legally allowed to remain at large.

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