i have questions about minours?

Question

Why is it Illegal for kids to runaway? What if they get abused and they feel that their parents dont love them.

Should the age of majority be changed from 18 to 16?

Answer 1

It is illegal because kids are utterly unable in our society to earn a living except via crime. So in almost any case, the minor would be subject to far worse forces than even those in an abusive (physical, mental, sexual) home. Finally, reporting it to the police, and sticking to your guns, will get you loose of the family without the running away.

Although, no one will separate kids from parents if the parents object and "all" the child has to present is "I don't feel loved." Even then though, the healthier approach is to seek that love in the other people in one's life. To not do so, to just morosely lie about and wallow in the feeling of not being loved is either a clinical psychological problem or just plain stupid. Neither cause is remedied through running away and being buggered by scummy adults in LA's wretched districts.

As for the age of majority being changed, broadly, I am in favor of allowing a minor emancipation without prior proof of economic footing or other reason, because in a modern world, why should a person be held back because society "knows better" for him? For instance, say I'm a 16½ yo fellow, know how to repair cars, am pathetic at most schoolwork, and want to start my life now, not two years from now. Why hold me back? This works well in England by the way. The problem is, the laws related to age are so intertwined and dependent, that I would have a hard row to hoe. So, to do it, we need a comprehensive revamp of all laws related to age and employment to accomplish it. AND we have to ensure the new laws do not offer scummy employers a way to hide exploitation of minors who are NOT asking for instant majority and desire the current protections. Com-pli-ca-ted.

I have some experience with runaways and not a single one was behaving in a safe way when I came to know them. The only logical explanation for their behaviors would be a general hopelessness about what the alternative was and out of that lack of hope they drew the idea of following any path that offered hope, no matter how transparently unlikely that hope was. That is a psycholigical breakdown. Pure and simple. The help they need is not to have no one, even police, looking for them. The help they need is a safe place/environment for them to stabilize and begin to apply basic reasoning to the alternatives they encounter every day. So what I'm saying we need is something on the order of (VERY) supervised halfway house type institutions, places a child can show up at and by law not be allowed to be returned to their families or forced to have contact with mother/father/etc. until they themselves consider themselves ready. And eventually placed in an orphanage if that time never comes. If a portion of that orphanage/halfway house care's costs were charged to the parents, the threat/worry of a child seeking such could very well tip a large number of adults into more concerned efforts before reaching the point of showing up in one. Even the taxi ride could be paid for by law.

But regardless, a runaway is almost always in a pathetic way, internally and in the circumstances he/she encounters. What they need is that addressed, not ignored by either arresting them and dumping them back into the mill that produced it or ignored by letting them simply go and offering nothing whatever to them. In short, ingoring them is not the answer. Period.

Answer 2

It is because 18 is the age the US feels a person is capable of making reasonable decisions and can be held financially responsible for his actions. Most 16 year old don't make enough money to be independent and financially stable.

If you are in an abusive home, other better options are to talk to your school counselor, close family member (aunt, grandma etc.) or call child services. I left home at 16 and went from an abusive home to an abusive relationship. There is help out there take advantage of it. If I could go back in time I would of told someone.

Good luck lol

Answer 3

If a minor is being abused, they absolutely must take it to the authorities. Most kids don't have a place to go, so running away only reveals different problems. I know that it seems like the only option at times, but the authorities truly will help you. Catch a ride (if you can't drive) to the police station, tell them what is going on, and tell them if you have to that you cannot and will not go back home for any reason.

As to your second question - no. I don't believe the age of majority should be changed. Parents are responsible for their kids until they are (in most states) 18. In our society, at 16 most kids are not responsible enough to be solely responsible for themselves. Not to mention, it is hard at 16 to find gainful employment that will provide enough on which to live. Other changes would have to take place in today's society for the age of majority to change.

Good Luck!

Answer 4

I don't know what the age of majority has to do with a child being abused.

The age of "consent" varies from state to state.

If a child is being abused they should seek out an authority figure that they feel safe with. Perhaps a neighbor, police officer, teacher, counselor, or church leader.

Running away may be a solution but where they run to is very important.

Answer 5

Minors have not got a criminal desirable to make a determination. So in case you're 18 and you have intercourse with somebody below 18, it would desire to be SR. besides the shown fact that, not something will probably ensue if the two companions consent and no expenditures are noted via the mothers and dads or the minor. In some states (Virginia is definitely one of them) you're able to have intercourse with a minor that's no extra advantageous than 2 years youthful than you. this is because of the fact the government is conscious that a sixteen year old and an 18 year old dating isn't bizarre. This varies from state to state, nonetheless.

Answer 6

If children are being abused, they can report that.

Parents will lose their children if they abuse them.

No, i don't think the age of majority should be changed, children under age 18 are not mature enough to be on their own.

Answer 7

In alot of states a teen can become an emancipated minor through marriage or economic self sufficientcy with a court order