Guest carltoi Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Once a child turns 16, how much freedom are they legally granted, is it illegal for parents to restrict them going to certain places that are within the law etc. I understand that children are not allowed to leave home without permission, but regarding day to day situations like going to parties etc, is it legal for them to restrict their child going providing there are no illegal evets taking place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 The parents can do whatever they want.;) Yes, they can restrict a teen from going places. Once they are 18 and paying their own bills, the parents have no control. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Where I live, unless the child is legally emancipated before age 18, the parents get to say "no," assuming there is no abuse or neglect in saying "no." For example, if you're talking about school or medical visits, there's probably a different standard. I'm assuming there isn't another parent out there telling the child "yes." Realistically, of course, short of chaining or locking the child (which may not be legal beyond a point), absolute physical control is not realistic. You gotta have some help from the child's conscience, common sense, etc. But no, she can't call the cops on you for saying "no" to a party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Legally the parents have complete control over a sixteen year old's activities. It is completely legal for them to say no to any activity that they do not wish for their child to participate in. Sorry to break the news to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I understand that children are not allowed to leave home without permission, but regarding day to day situations like going to parties etc, is it legal for them to restrict their child going providing there are no illegal evets taking place I think you answered your own question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Depends on the state. And things may have changed since I was 16. In Washington state at 16 I could put a lock on all my medical records. This was the first step towards emancipation. In Arizona I just moved out. My mom threatened to report me as a runaway, so I called the DA. I was informed that so long as I had a roof over my head, food, and was not in an overtly dubious situation (illegal drugs very present), they would not do anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Your parents can prevent you from doing anything they don't like until you're 18 years old, unless you have been emancipated by the courts. But then you are completely responsible for your own support and all the bills that come along with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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