Will I get drafted?
Throughout U.S. history, young men have been called for military service. From colonial times through the Vietnam War, eligible males
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When can you run for public office?
Once you′re eighteen, you may be eligible for various public offices. The three branches of government have positions filled by elected
When can you vote?
It wasn′t that long ago that the right to vote in this country became universal. In your parents’ and grandpaents’ lifetime,
How old do you have to be to buy a gun?
As a general rule, firearms may not be sold to minors. So, for the most part, you cannot buy a
When can I get my own apartment?
If you′re under eighteen, most landlords won′t rent to you without a parent or guardian co-signing the lease. This may
Can I change my name?
Once in a while, you might think about changing your name. Some parents have saddled their kids with terrible, embarrassing
What is emancipation?
At some point before your eighteenth birthday, you′ll probably think about being on your own—or emancipated. But what does it
When will I be an adult?
Anyone under the age of eighteen is referred to as a minor, a child, a juvenile, or an adolescent. The
Is it against the law to sniff glue or paint?
When fourteen-year-old Randy tried to get high with his friends, he made the headlines: “Teen Dies After Sniffing ScotchGuard.” He
What are the possession of marijuana laws for minors?
Can you be arrested for being high? Legislatures have passed laws against the use, sale, and possession of marijuana. Because