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
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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
When can I have a beer?
You must be twenty-one in most states to buy or drink beer, wine, or any alcoholic beverage. If you break
How old do I have to be to smoke?
Tobacco—whether in the form of cigarettes, snuff or smokeless (chewing) tobacco—is a subject of great concern to adults and teens. Several
When can I get a tattoo?
You′ve probably had many conversations (or battles) with your parents about your choice of hairstyle and color, earrings, and style
Do I lose any rights if I′m pregnant?
Not long ago, the answer to this question was a definite “yes.” In the 1970s, you could have been asked
What is date rape, and what can I do to protect myself?
“Was it rape?” “I told him no, but he wouldn′t stop!” “I had a few drinks and let my guard