Questions and Answers About Teens and the Law
What if I want to get a tattoo, move out of my parents house or have been accused of a crime?
Find the answers here.
You and the Internet
Does your school or the police have any say about what you write on your computer at home?
You and Your Body
Your right to privacy extends to marriage, having children, birth control, family relationships, and education.
The Legal System
At some point in your life, you may be involved in a lawsuit or have to appear in court.
You and Your Family
Did you know that 189 countries have signed a Declaration of the Rights of the Child?
Growing Up
Once you legally become an adult you own the consequences of your successes and failures.
You and School
Students have found refuge in the Bill of Rights with some cases gaining national attention.
You and Your Job
How many hours can you work while you′re in school? What about curfew? How do you cash your paycheck?
Other Important Rights
As a teenager, you may be able to enter into certain types of contracts. Know your rights.
What Are My Rights? won′t tell you…
What Are My Rights? won′t tell you everything you need to know about how laws are passed and enforced, and it won′t tell you how the government works.
It will tell you…
It will tell you which laws affect you and why. It will also tell you what happens if you break the law and get caught. It will help you to understand the laws, recognize your responsibilities, and appreciate your rights.
