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Line 4: − + − 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.
drinking age also isn't really relevant
Not being competent to make moral choices usually absolves minors from (adult) guilt if they commit certain crimes. Either their parents will be held responsible, as in case of theft or vandalism, or the child will simply be considered "too young to know better". However, some jurisdictions have an age of criminal responsibility below majority.
Not being competent to make moral choices usually absolves minors from (adult) guilt if they commit certain crimes. Either their parents will be held responsible, as in case of theft or vandalism, or the child will simply be considered "too young to know better". However, some jurisdictions have an age of criminal responsibility below majority.
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. In most jurisdictions when minors marry they become legal adults even if they do it before they reach the age of majority.
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