Question about US mail...?

Question

I know its illegal for someone to open mail not addressed to them, but is it illegal for parents to open their (under 18) children's mail?

'cuz I'm sick of my parents opening my mail...

Answer 1

No, it's not illegal. They have the right to open your mail as your legal guardians.

Answer 2

You're right, it is wrong to open someone elses mail. However, before you throw this bit of information at your parents and get ground for life, you need to be informed.

The first place to start would be with your local Post Office. They can tell you what the laws are from the Federal Government's point of view.

The second place you can check with is your state Attorney Generals' Office. They can tell you what your state's views are on this matter.

Now, I'm going to give you a little parental advice which you can use or ignor... Being a teenager is a scary thing, especially for parents. We remember what it was like, but now, things are even more scary and dangerous than when we were your age...(alright, I know I was a teenager back in the dark ages before dinosaurs roamed the earth and before dirt was patented). Please remember, that parents tend to worry - a lot - about their kids. We read every day how a teenager is killed or O D'd on drugs. Sometimes parents' allow their fears to dictate their actions and that sometimes can lead to situations like yours.

When the trust between two different groups (i.e. parents & children) is broken, it takes a lot to earn that trust back (on both sides). Sometimes, it's a relationship rift that never heals. Your best course of action is to become informed and then to talk to another adult who will help you to figure out how to talk to your parents...trust me, this is not a time to have another teenager help you figure out how to talk to your parents. Stick with the facts and what ever you do, do not throw every thing you feel they've done wrong into this issue. Stay focused and calm, and do not discuss this when you are angry because you will loose every ounce of credibility with your parents and they won't listen after that point.

Above all else, I wish you luck and hope you and your parents can work this out.

Answer 3

In those internet days, i circulate to guess that USPS is in keeping with postage paid direct mail to maintain up the fee variety, and consequently to maintain inner maximum mail postage expenses lifelike and aggressive for on a daily basis mail provider. I have not have been given any concept how long this would final. USPS actual is privatized, isn't it? united statesand different inner maximum agencies supply daily. If another little international places/states don't have daily mail provider that would purely point out that they have "3 days each week" economies to verify.

Answer 4

I don't' think it is illegal for them to open your mail.. When your under 18.. there are many rights/laws that don't apply to you.

Explain to them in a very mature way why you don't like them opening your mail. Don't be a baby about it and raise your voice or stomp away.

Answer 5

It is legal until you turn 18 sorry hun

Answer 6

Nope, it's perfectly legal.

Maybe when you grow up you can afford your own home with its own mailbox. And pay for your own food. And car. And clothes. And utilities. And entertainment.

Answer 7

Nope. You are their responsibility and they can watch you very closely. As a matter of fact, it's their duty to do so.

Answer 8

yes as long as youare a minor, your parents have the right for your protection and theres

Answer 9

Nope, that's why they mean by "legal guardian."

Answer 10

no as the guardians have that right.