My daughter turned 16 yesterday and I have been told by a friend that I have no rights now is that true.?

Answer 1

In Scotland it is 16 and i am assuming you are from the highlands due to your previous questions.
If you can get married in Scotland at 16 you must be considered an adult

Children (Scotland) Act. Defines child as a person under 18. Parental responsibilities under the Act supersede analogous common law duties imposed on parents but do not replace specific statutory duties. Parental rights end when the child reaches 16. Parental responsibilities or duties end also end at that age except the responsibility to give a child guidance, which lasts until a young person reaches 18

Age of Legal Capacity (Scotland) Act. Under Scots Law (in contrast to the law in E&W), young people have full (or ‘active’) legal capacity at 16 years.

Answer 2

Thats pretty much correct. The only thing you can stop her doing legally is stop her marrying till she is 18. Although she cant legally drink or go clubbing or drive you cant tell her what to do anymore.
She signs all her own medical forms now, she can apply for her own passport, she can go where she pleases and when she pleases and there is nothing legally you can do about it.
The police cannot bring her home if she decides to go away on holiday without you.

Equally though she is not your responsability now. You dont have to feed and clothe her. You can make her leave your house as well.
She is now legally an adult but with that comes all the responsabilities.
And before everyone argues that its 18 its not. The only things you cant do at 16 is drink, drive and marry without your say so.

Answer 3

When i turned 16 I moved out of home. The day i moved out became the day my parents had no say in my life....
They were there for me if i needed some guidance but we both knew it was my choice at the end of the day.
like some have stated i beleive you lose certain disiplain qualities no matter what age your child is the day they leave the family nest....
However... at the tender age of 16 if you do get into trouble with the police i beleive they still contact your parents even if you no longer live at home... right up until you reach 18

Answer 4

Depending on where you live, it is likely not true. Most states/countries have a legal age of majority at 18. You still have some control and rights regarding your daughter.

There may be some things that you cannot do-- however more than likely your friend is either pulling your leg, or is taking something he/she heard out of context.

Answer 5

Depends on where you live, In the USA most girls are considered adults at 17 some at 18 (while boys it's still 18). I've never heard of a state considering a girl and adult at 16, you can check with your local law inforcement but I believe your friend is mistaken there.

Answer 6

Not true, you are legally liable and have rights until she 18 in all 50 states.

It is a mixed bag as far as her medical status; even at ages younger than 16 a girl can get birth control pills or even an abortion in many states without parental consent or notification; however, if she goes to a private physician and files under your insurance, even if she won't sign for consent for the Dr. to review her diagnosis/treatment, you will still receive EBS (estimated benefit statements) from your insurance company and can requested and itemized statement from the medical provider.

Answer 7

No, its not true!! But as a 16 year old she does have more rights than before and with your consent can do more...But 18 is the real age you lose more control..But trust her to do the right thing as you've taught her...I still need my mum and Im 25...

I got this for you..it covers a lot of area's with regard to age and parental rights and that of the 16 year old..

http://www.yourrights.org.uk/your-rights/chapters/the-rights-of-children-and-young-people/parental-resposibility/key-area-s-of-parental-responsibility.shtml

Answer 8

Scotland its 16 but it really depends what the rights are, and while she is under your roof then she follows the rules or she is out.

Answer 9

Um..

What do you mean 'no rights'?

It sounds like your friend doesn't know much - children are minors, and are under your supervision until they turn 18.

A child can attempt to become legally independent (in certain cases) but unless they plan on moving out and supporting themselves, then this would be a pointless effort.

Answer 10

no its not true u lose control when she turns 18 and anyway if she wanted to move out she would need ur permission 17 is the age they can move out free willur freind is wrong u should still have control when i turned 16 i still had to keep to rules and i listen to my perants im now 19 now that im 19 they just give me advice now they dont tell me wat to do now as im an adult

happy birthday for yesteday to ur daughter