Teens and the Law: Growing up
As you approach eighteen, you′ll start to think more about your future. You′ll benefit from an awareness of your rights and obligations.
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Can I get a credit card?
As you know, you must be 18 to vote, join the military, serve on a jury, or get married without a parent or guardian's consent. You have to be 21 to buy alcohol, and there are similar age ...
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Inauguration blog for teens
Follow Annie Fox as she attends President Barack Obama's Inauguration on January 20, 2009. As you know, history will be made on January ...
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Do water safety rules apply to teens?
All people involved in recreational sports are required to follow water-safety laws—whether posted or not. Violations result in heavy fines or loss of water privileges. [caption id="attachment_728" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Photos by Tyler Durden 1"]...
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What are the penalties for drinking and driving?
Automobile accidents are the top killer of teens in the U.S., with 42 percent of the accidents due to alcohol. There are different tickets involved in an alcohol-related incident: one for driving while intoxicated (DWI) ...
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What is joyriding?
Joyriding is defined as borrowing someone′s car, bicycle, boat, or motorcycle without permission, with the intention of just using it for a while. Although joyriding isn′t considered theft, it′s still illegal because the owner′s permission ...
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Do I have to wear a helmet when I ride a motorcycle?
Would you skydive for the first time without receiving landing instructions? How about suiting up without pads for Friday night′s football game against your rival school? [caption id="attachment_749" align="alignleft" width="240" caption="Photo by Hershel (Flickr)"]...
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When can I drive the family car?
In many states, you may obtain a learner′s permit before getting your license. It′s a violation if you drive without either a permit or license. States differ on the exact age requirements for permits and ...
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Do traffic laws apply to me?
Many of the rules of the motor vehicle code apply to you, whether or not you have a learner′s permit or a driver′s license. Traffic laws exist for the benefit and safety of passengers and ...
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When can I get married?
If you′re eighteen, you may marry without anyone′s permission. If you′re not eighteen, you′ll need permission from your parents or guardians and/or the court. States have ...
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Will I get drafted?
[caption id="attachment_1831" align="alignleft" width="160" caption="Photo by Zak di Zakcomics"][/caption] Throughout U.S. history, young men have been called for military service. From colonial times through the Vietnam War, eligible ...
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Can I run for public office?
[caption id="attachment_771" align="alignleft" width="240" caption="Photo by Eralon"][/caption] Once you′re eighteen, you may be eligible for various public offices. The three branches of government have positions filled by elected officials. ...
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When can I vote?
[caption id="attachment_776" align="alignleft" width="240" caption="Photo by Samantha Celera"][/caption] It wasn′t that long ago that the right to vote in this country became universal. In your parents' and grandpaents' lifetime, ...
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Can I have a gun?
[caption id="attachment_779" align="alignleft" width="240" caption="Photo by Chuck Coker"][/caption] As a general rule, firearms may not be sold to minors. Your parents must agree before you can have a ...
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When can I get my own apartment?
[caption id="attachment_799" align="alignleft" width="240" caption="Photo by Charles Taber"][/caption] If you′re under eighteen, most landlords won′t rent to you without a parent or guardian co-signing the lease. This may ...
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Can I change my name?
[caption id="attachment_803" align="alignleft" width="240" caption="Photo by Matt McGee"][/caption] Once in a while, you might think about changing your name. (Some parents have saddled their kids with terrible, embarrassing ...
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