Why do minors have less rights than adults?

[acemcmac]

Originally posted by: goku

Originally posted by: funboy42
Because most are young dumb and full of cum and would make stupid mistakes and in hopes of stopping children from doing that they have less rights on some things that would other wise would be a stupid decision or get them killed for when your young you dont ration things out they way you would if you were an adult or feel your indestructible and would other wise put you in danger or possibly killed for your actions.

In the case of a bank they dont want thier child getting a hold of years of saving for school, car, what have you and let the child go run off with it and buy 10 years supply of youker snoodles. Granted some children or minors may not do this but the majority will look it as its my money and I can do with it as I please and if the law was not in place could ruin that minor's future for life because they were able to spend that money. At least when your 18 there is hope there you were tought well by parents and school and will be at an age you will spend it wisely or use it for its intentions.

While I agree with you that could be an issue, maybe there could be limitations. Bank accounts that are created by the parents that have CDs on them or have other limitations etc. can't be withdrawn until they're 18. Explain to me then why a minor is allowed to have a joint checking account then?

I got a checking account in my own name when I was 16, complete with Visa Check card... don't ask me how :laugh:

 

[saymyname]

Originally posted by: goku

Originally posted by: saymyname
30

don't know whats more disturbing, you being 30 and unable to see why legalizing alcohol at the age of 18 would be a problem or not being able to spell hassle.

Do you know what a fallacy is? Attacking my spelling isn't exactly relevent to the argument at hand.

Goku, what did your parents not let you buy? I'm curious.

Besides, I've lived and travelled to countries that have the age limit at everything from no age limit to 16, 18, and 21. Have you? You aren't even 18 yet. What personal experience do you bring to the table? Family experience? Anything?

 

[saymyname]

Originally posted by: acemcmac
I have a real axe to grind with this whole concept myself, as a 20 year old homeowner, gainfully employed as a system's engineer with a bachelors degree in CS.... I'm currently planning to apply for law school for fall of 2007... I had better be able to get financial aid :|

BTW, good thread Goku.

You can get grants. It's the loans that are a pain. Technically you're still dependent on your parents according to them. I was fully independent but they still lowered my aid since they factor in what your parents are "supposed" to give you. You might not even qualify for the loans. I was married so the age limit wasn't a factor.

 

[Brainonska511]

Originally posted by: saymyname

Originally posted by: goku

Originally posted by: saymyname
30

don't know whats more disturbing, you being 30 and unable to see why legalizing alcohol at the age of 18 would be a problem or not being able to spell hassle.

Do you know what a fallacy is? Attacking my spelling isn't exactly relevent to the argument at hand.

Goku, what did your parents not let you buy? I'm curious.

Besides, I've lived and travelled to countries that have the age limit at everything from no age limit to 16, 18, and 21. Have you? You aren't even 18 yet. What personal experience do you bring to the table? Family experience? Anything?

Having a drinking age of 21 doesn't even matter in this country. It is pretty easy to obtain alcohol when you are in HS or college.

 

[saymyname]

Originally posted by: Brainonska511

Originally posted by: saymyname

Originally posted by: goku

Originally posted by: saymyname
30

don't know whats more disturbing, you being 30 and unable to see why legalizing alcohol at the age of 18 would be a problem or not being able to spell hassle.

Do you know what a fallacy is? Attacking my spelling isn't exactly relevent to the argument at hand.

Goku, what did your parents not let you buy? I'm curious.

Besides, I've lived and travelled to countries that have the age limit at everything from no age limit to 16, 18, and 21. Have you? You aren't even 18 yet. What personal experience do you bring to the table? Family experience? Anything?

Having a drinking age of 21 doesn't even matter in this country. It is pretty easy to obtain alcohol when you are in HS or college.

True. However, you can't drink at a restaurant, bar, or club. I don't even think you can drink on a cruise line.

 

[acemcmac]

Originally posted by: saymyname

Originally posted by: acemcmac
I have a real axe to grind with this whole concept myself, as a 20 year old homeowner, gainfully employed as a system's engineer with a bachelors degree in CS.... I'm currently planning to apply for law school for fall of 2007... I had better be able to get financial aid :|

BTW, good thread Goku.

You can get grants. It's the loans that are a pain. Technically you're still dependent on your parents according to them. I was fully independent but they still lowered my aid since they factor in what your parents are "supposed" to give you. You might not even qualify for the loans. I was married so the age limit wasn't a factor.

Groan. Only in this country.

 

[imported_goku]

Originally posted by: saymyname

Originally posted by: goku

Originally posted by: saymyname
30

don't know whats more disturbing, you being 30 and unable to see why legalizing alcohol at the age of 18 would be a problem or not being able to spell hassle.

Do you know what a fallacy is? Attacking my spelling isn't exactly relevent to the argument at hand.

Goku, what did your parents not let you buy? I'm curious.

Besides, I've lived and travelled to countries that have the age limit at everything from no age limit to 16, 18, and 21. Have you? You aren't even 18 yet. What personal experience do you bring to the table? Family experience? Anything?

I'm 7 years old and I'm pissed off that my parents wouldn't let me buy a tamagotchi last week.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: acemcmac
I have a real axe to grind with this whole concept myself, as a 20 year old homeowner, gainfully employed as a system's engineer with a bachelors degree in CS.... I'm currently planning to apply for law school for fall of 2007... I had better be able to get financial aid :|

BTW, good thread Goku.

You're an adult, you are young, and likely have little credit history...this is a fact. Don't come bitching to me if you can't get someone to lend you money. :|

BTW, this is a stupid thread.

 

[saymyname]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: acemcmac
I have a real axe to grind with this whole concept myself, as a 20 year old homeowner, gainfully employed as a system's engineer with a bachelors degree in CS.... I'm currently planning to apply for law school for fall of 2007... I had better be able to get financial aid :|

BTW, good thread Goku.

You're an adult, you are young, and likely have little credit history...this is a fact. Don't come bitching to me if you can't get someone to lend you money. :|

BTW, this is a stupid thread.

I think student loans have stiffer consequences. They make you take a "class" before you get a loan, and then after you get your last check.

Consequences of Defaulting on Student Loans:
* No more financial aid.

* The entire student loan is due in full.

* Collection costs up to 19.5 % could be added to your student loan.

* The defaulted loan will appear on your credit report for up to seven years (try leasing a car with that!).

* Your employer could be served a legal garnishment notice requiring them to forward 15% of your pay towards repayment of your loan.

* Your income tax refunds could be withheld and applied toward your loan repayment.

Basically, if you don't pay your loan you can forget getting a loan or even renting an apt for 7 years. They don't mess around.

 

[saymyname]

Originally posted by: goku

Originally posted by: saymyname

Originally posted by: goku

Originally posted by: saymyname
30

don't know whats more disturbing, you being 30 and unable to see why legalizing alcohol at the age of 18 would be a problem or not being able to spell hassle.

Do you know what a fallacy is? Attacking my spelling isn't exactly relevent to the argument at hand.

Goku, what did your parents not let you buy? I'm curious.

Besides, I've lived and travelled to countries that have the age limit at everything from no age limit to 16, 18, and 21. Have you? You aren't even 18 yet. What personal experience do you bring to the table? Family experience? Anything?

I'm 7 years old and I'm pissed off that my parents wouldn't let me buy a tamagotchi last week.

Right. Is that the egg shaped thing that craps and eats? M'kay.

I'm not even sure if you're joking or not.

 

[acemcmac]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: acemcmac
I have a real axe to grind with this whole concept myself, as a 20 year old homeowner, gainfully employed as a system's engineer with a bachelors degree in CS.... I'm currently planning to apply for law school for fall of 2007... I had better be able to get financial aid :|

BTW, good thread Goku.

You're an adult, you are young, and likely have little credit history...this is a fact. Don't come bitching to me if you can't get someone to lend you money. :|

BTW, this is a stupid thread.

My credit (although spotless and exceptionally large for my age) is irrelevant to financial aid. If someone decides that my age makes my situation for financial aide any less reasonable than someone who's 30, I think I have every right to complain considering that it is impossible for that 30 year old to be any more 'independant' than me. High horse much?

BTW, I'm considering financial aid to be the whole umbrella of "low income assistance"

 

[imported_goku]

Originally posted by: saymyname

Originally posted by: goku

Originally posted by: saymyname

Originally posted by: goku

Originally posted by: saymyname
30

don't know whats more disturbing, you being 30 and unable to see why legalizing alcohol at the age of 18 would be a problem or not being able to spell hassle.

Do you know what a fallacy is? Attacking my spelling isn't exactly relevent to the argument at hand.

Goku, what did your parents not let you buy? I'm curious.

Besides, I've lived and travelled to countries that have the age limit at everything from no age limit to 16, 18, and 21. Have you? You aren't even 18 yet. What personal experience do you bring to the table? Family experience? Anything?

I'm 7 years old and I'm pissed off that my parents wouldn't let me buy a tamagotchi last week.

Right. Is that the egg shaped thing that craps and eats? M'kay.

I'm not even sure if you're joking or not.

What part of what I said made you think that I was joking?

 

[BoomerD]

Originally posted by: goku

Originally posted by: saymyname

Originally posted by: goku

Originally posted by: saymyname

Originally posted by: goku

Originally posted by: saymyname
30

don't know whats more disturbing, you being 30 and unable to see why legalizing alcohol at the age of 18 would be a problem or not being able to spell hassle.

Do you know what a fallacy is? Attacking my spelling isn't exactly relevent to the argument at hand.

Goku, what did your parents not let you buy? I'm curious.

Besides, I've lived and travelled to countries that have the age limit at everything from no age limit to 16, 18, and 21. Have you? You aren't even 18 yet. What personal experience do you bring to the table? Family experience? Anything?

I'm 7 years old and I'm pissed off that my parents wouldn't let me buy a tamagotchi last week.

Right. Is that the egg shaped thing that craps and eats? M'kay.

I'm not even sure if you're joking or not.

What part of what I said made you think that I was joking?

Then maybe we should report this thread to a moderator, and get you banned for being 7 yrs old...see? age has it's privileges...IIRC, you have to be at least 13 to post here...

 

[imported_goku]

Originally posted by: BoomerD

Originally posted by: goku

Originally posted by: saymyname

Originally posted by: goku

Originally posted by: saymyname

Originally posted by: goku

Originally posted by: saymyname
30

don't know whats more disturbing, you being 30 and unable to see why legalizing alcohol at the age of 18 would be a problem or not being able to spell hassle.

Do you know what a fallacy is? Attacking my spelling isn't exactly relevent to the argument at hand.

Goku, what did your parents not let you buy? I'm curious.

Besides, I've lived and travelled to countries that have the age limit at everything from no age limit to 16, 18, and 21. Have you? You aren't even 18 yet. What personal experience do you bring to the table? Family experience? Anything?

I'm 7 years old and I'm pissed off that my parents wouldn't let me buy a tamagotchi last week.

Right. Is that the egg shaped thing that craps and eats? M'kay.

I'm not even sure if you're joking or not.

What part of what I said made you think that I was joking?

Then maybe we should report this thread to a moderator, and get you banned for being 7 yrs old...see? age has it's privileges...IIRC, you have to be at least 13 to post here...

Hey LoKe! Whats happenin?

 

[saymyname]

Ha ha. Boomer got ya.

 

[BoomerD]

Originally posted by: saymyname
Ha ha. Boomer got ya.

 

[Kirby]

Originally posted by: diegoalcatraz
Life's not fair.

Would you have told that to Martin Luther King, Jr.?

 

[Malfeas]

Because kids don't know jack ******. That pretty much sums it up.

 

[SolMiester]

Originally posted by: goku

Originally posted by: saymyname

Originally posted by: goku

Originally posted by: saymyname
30

don't know whats more disturbing, you being 30 and unable to see why legalizing alcohol at the age of 18 would be a problem or not being able to spell hassle.

Do you know what a fallacy is? Attacking my spelling isn't exactly relevent to the argument at hand.

Goku, what did your parents not let you buy? I'm curious.

Besides, I've lived and travelled to countries that have the age limit at everything from no age limit to 16, 18, and 21. Have you? You aren't even 18 yet. What personal experience do you bring to the table? Family experience? Anything?

I'm 7 years old and I'm pissed off that my parents wouldn't let me buy a tamagotchi last week.

Ban....

 

[mundane]

Originally posted by: nkgreen

Originally posted by: diegoalcatraz
Life's not fair.

Would you have told that to Martin Luther King, Jr.?

You're comparing the civil rights movement to this? Are we going to have a 21st century Rosa Parks, refusing to leave the bar just because they're 13? An Age Rights Protest, where police sick dogs on the teenagers marching in the streets?

These restrictions are in place to protect the young, whether they appreciate it or not.

 

[imported_goku]

Originally posted by: diegoalcatraz

Originally posted by: nkgreen

Originally posted by: diegoalcatraz
Life's not fair.

Would you have told that to Martin Luther King, Jr.?

These restrictions are in place to protect us and the colored, whether they appreciate it or not.

Fixed

 

[saymyname]

How does racism compare to being dependent on your parents?

 

[SludgeFactory]

Study: Area of brain associated with higher-level thinking underused in youths

Inside the Teen Brain

Teenage Brain - A Work in Progress

When the Teen Brain Matures

Brain Immaturity Could Explain Teen Crash Rate: Risky Behavior Diminishes At Age 25, NIH Study Finds

 

[imported_goku]

"The area of the brain associated with higher-level thinking, empathy, and guilt is underused by teenagers"

Hmmm, sounds like the majority of the posters in this thread, thanks for the link Sludgefactory.

 

[Born2bwire]

Originally posted by: goku

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Because they're fvcking clueless when it comes to life.

Deal with it.

That is whether you realize it or not completely and entirely irrelevant, if a kid earns his own money, their legal guardian should have no right to take their money away. How does a kid's responsibility or lack thereof have anything to do with their right to earn, save, and spend their own money? You understand the point of growing up, right? Why minors can't enter into contracts, right? Part of growing up is learning personal responsibility and accountability, if they learn that spending all of their money right away isn't beneficial to them so why can't they own any property? You realize you can own property with out entering contractual obligations or anything of the sort.

The fact that you can't grasp this concept is pretty much the best reason why minors have fewer rights. You seriously are a poster-child for prophylactics.