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Line 6: − When an adult has sexual relations with a minor, or even when two minors have sexual relations in some jurisdictions, this is considered [[statutory rape]] because the child is not old enough to make such a weighty decision as to enter into a sexual relationship. The age of consent for this decision varies and is not necessarily the same as the age of majority. For example in France the age of majority is 18 but the age of consent is 15.
The age of consent for sex is off topic in the age of majority article. The age of majority is about having independence from one's parents and majority control over one's decision.
Children typically cannot enter into binding contracts, are not permitted to drive cars on public roads, join the armed forces or get married. In the [[United States of America]], however, a parent may permit their 17-year-old child to join the armed forces. Various states in the U.S. differ as to what age a minor must be before their parents can permit them to marry.
Children typically cannot enter into binding contracts, are not permitted to drive cars on public roads, join the armed forces or get married. In the [[United States of America]], however, a parent may permit their 17-year-old child to join the armed forces. Various states in the U.S. differ as to what age a minor must be before their parents can permit them to marry.
The age to legally buy alcohol in the United States is 21 and the age to buy tobacco products in the United States is 18. The age to buy both alcohol and tobacco products in Canada is 19, with the exception of Quebec, Manitoba, and Alberta, where the corresponding age is 18.
The age to legally buy alcohol in the United States is 21 and the age to buy tobacco products in the United States is 18. The age to buy both alcohol and tobacco products in Canada is 19, with the exception of Quebec, Manitoba, and Alberta, where the corresponding age is 18.