Children and the Law

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There are very few states in the U.S. with legal minimum ages, but many state agencies have published guidelines. Georgia, Illiniois, Maryland and Oregon are a few of the states with very specific ages. Typically 8 year olds and over can be left at home for up to several hours (usually after school before a parent gets home from work).

12 years old appears to be the most common recommendation. http://www.latchkey-kids.com/latchkey-kids-age-limits.htm provides a state by state comparison.

Child labour mostly happens in developing and underdeveloped countries but it does happen in the USA and South America and although it is rare for child labour in Canada it has been heard of before. Child labour is common in China, Japan and other countries in Asia. It sometimes happens in Europe but is way more common in Africa, where food, water, and money are not as easy to obtain.

Generally, if the parents are unmarried the mother has sole custody and control in most states until the father can establish his paternity. Remember, a child's mother can always be identified by medical records. Since the father didn't give birth and he was not legally married at the time of the birth he must seek other means of establishing his paternity and that is done through paternity test. A paternity test can be arranged through the court and once established the father can request visitations, custody or set up child support for the child.

Yes and no. I can't wait to get my drivers license but at the same time, there are some teens who are very intent on getting their drivers license who are not mature enough to be able to drive. They don't take driving seriously and are very reckless about it.

No. The age for driving should not be raised. I think we as a country should lower the age for drivers training and keep the driving age the same. That way people cant blame the accidents on en experienced drivers. Also, they wont have to depended on their parents to get from place to place because people are starting to get jobs at the age of 14. So those who think the age should be raised are basically saying that you are guilty and experienced before they even get into a car. Not to mention, the people that have their drivers license before 18 will get theirs taken away even if they are completely innocent.

They usually pay fines. Except for state officials. They lose their job automatically.

In most states you are an emancipated adult once you are eighteen years of age. But in reality your parents can tell you what to do and what you can't do as long as you are dependent on them for your support. If you are eighteen and still living at home you need to reach a place where you make some decisions and your parents can make some about the house rules. It is not reasonable to believe you can defy their wishes as long as you live rent free in their house, eat their food and depend on them for all your needs. Once you have a good job, can afford your own apartment and support yourself you can live your life as you choose.

We recommend that a child sit in the rear seat until they are 13 years of age. The important thing is that the child is properly restrained. The law does not specify how old the child has to be to sit in the front seat.

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Missouri State Highway Patrol

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A minor cannot be emancipated from only one parent. The act of emancipation means the minor is given legal adult status to enable said person to handle their personal and financial affairs without the necessity of adult intervention. That is defined as the minor having gainful employment in which he or she earns enough income to pay for housing, food, transportation, medical care, educational expenses and so forth. The emancipated minor will not be eligible for public assistance except under very limited conditions. In addition the court reserves the right to rescind an emancipation decree at any time before the minor reaches the state's age of majority and to remand the minor into the custody of the state. Emancipation information for the minor's state of residence can be obtained from the office of the clerk of the probate court in the county in which the minor resides.

As long as the child is under the age of 18, the parents can be held liable. In some cases the parents can be relieved of the responsibility if there are indications that they have been trying to get them help.

The disadvantages of juvenile delinquency are it can cause a person to have a permanent record. This can cause trouble for the youth in the future when it comes to schooling, jobs, or even the military.

There is no law in Texas. The children must be safe, fell safe, and be able to handle emergencies. Babysitting a sibling is harder than babysitting someone else. Most authorities believe that 12 or 13 is okay, others feel it should be a bit older.

same problem i also have got. i am waiting eagerly for the answers!!!

A certain boy whose been in the news for knocking up a certain governor's daughter was living on his own at the time, and he was 17.

The legal age of majority in Kentucky is 18. In general, a minor cannot leave the family home and reside on their own until they reach that age or receive a decree of emancipation. Parents are legally and financially responsible for their children until said children reach adulthood, therefore they have the legal right to keep their child/children in their custody unless a court rules otherwise.

Yes they do. Kids have the right to be educated, respect others, speak their opinion freely, and be respected.

Do they have any rights to leave if they do not get along with Step Father?

its not clear whether this is an unborn child, but if so, the father doesn't exactly have rights until the baby is born--I didn't allow my ex to come to my prenatal visits (this was mainly due to his verbal and emotional abuse that I felt was unhealthy for my child and myself) and there was nothing he could do about it (thank god).

no you cant and you would only be hurting the child anyways,but the courts will look down on it and if that's your answer to the judge he may question your best intrest in the child good luck

There is currently not a law that specifies the age a child has to be to stay home alone overnight. It is left up to the parents to decide if their child is mature enough to handle it.

it dont matter which state you live you can get emamcipated from your parents .i would think things over before you make your move..........dahes

A guardian must be appointed by the court to manage any property owned by a minor. The guardian would manage the property under the supervision of the court. If the guardian wanted to sell the property, the sale would need court approval and the proceeds would be placed in trust for the child. The child could take over management of the property or proceeds at the age of eighteen.

You need to be 16 with parent consent. 18 without.

The legal gambling age in Canada varies by jurisdiction (Province). Each province sets its own age, with nineteen being the most common. Only three Provinces allow gambling at age eighteen.

18, or 19, depends on province

The legal age for gambling in Ontario is 18. You can buy lottery tickets and play bingo. But if you wish to gamble where alcohol is served you must be 19, as the drinking age in Ontario is 19.

Only two states have legislated a specific age to leave a child home alone, Illinois and Maryland. Generally speaking, the child must be safe, must feel safe, and know how to take care of themselves in an emergency. Most places believe that 12 or 13 is okay to leave home alone for a couple of hours during daylight hours.

Not unless he wants to take the risk of getting into a lot of trouble for messing with a minor child. He is an adult at 16 you are still considered a minor unless of course you have spoken with your parents and they are OK with it, other wise not a good idea at all on his part that is taking a big risk.

Curfew is 12 am weekends and 11 pm week nights. Obviously just don't be blatantly loitering and nothing will probably happen.