Teens rights? Obsured!?

In recent time I have been informed (from my social studies teacher, yes I am a teen) that we teens have LESS rights than an adult (18+). She said, and I quote, "We basically are your parents, anything they can do, we can" Is this true?! I hope she was wrong, I thought that all CIVILIANS had rights, last I checked, teens are civilians to.





Thoughts?

Teens rights? Obsured!?
I am a teen also, and as it stands, I read everything in the constitution, that, there is nothing proclaiming that we are so called "property" (or have less rights than people over the age of 18) until we're 18. I don't know what's going on, but adults always seem to know what's best for us when we should really be making our own decisions. just my opinion. take it or leave it.





Alexa
Reply:sorry, youngblood... but until someone can't claim you as a dependent on their taxes, you better shape up and get the **** in line.
Reply:I think that every person should be treated the same. were are all human beings living in one worlds. It's just as much are world as it is theres. so why not be treated equally?
Reply:yeah





There are alot of teens out there who really should be priviledged. Any teen is capable of being mature enough to have the rights of an adult, with the exception of drinking, smoking, etc.





I'm a teen as well. I've tried to even petition a few things in my school. None of my proposals were even that demanding! But still, none of the authorities would even look at them. Alot of people, including teachers, signed them, too!
Reply:Don't you remember? 18 is the magic age where everyone instantly becomes mature and reasonable! That's why you have to wait until then to enter into contracts and legally own property. Except money. The government needs ALL taxes. Though, if you're married before you're 18, you're obviously mature enough to enter into such contracts because you're married, so you can.
Reply:Of course teens have fewer rights than adults. Until you are 16 you can not drive. You can not vote. You can not borrow money on your own credit. You can not own a home. You may be subject to curfew laws. You may be prevented from associating with too many other teens especially in certain locations or times. You can not leave the country unattended.


On the other hand, you have fewer responsibilities. You can not be held solely responsible for debt. You can have your criminal record erased when you reach 18, among many other things. If you would like to fight for your civil rights, you should at least be prepared to know what rights you are losing and what privileges you have to give up in order to obtain those rights.
Reply:My thoughts=Use spellcheck. And don't massacre perfectly good words like Absurd
Reply:Well, she's right. Until you're 18, you're a child in the eyes of the law, and when you're at school, your teachers are the adults responsible for you. Of course you have rights, just not the same right as an adult. (and I think you mean "citizens" not "civilians")
Reply:Man that's ridiculous, she can't beat you or anything, but you parents probably could. Except then you can go get a lawyer (there is an abundance in this country) and sue them for their pensions or whatever and be filthy rich. So I don't know, maybe I wish someone would beat me sometimes, I could use a little cash for college, it aint cheap.
Reply:Yes, you have fewer legal rights- for example, you cannot enter into a contract on your own. You are a kid- you are not capable of making adult decisions yet.





And you mean citizens, not civilians.

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