No. In fact, the child can be taken away from you. You're considered a parent after you have a child. You're considered an adult at 18. Depending on your state and if you are the age of consent, emancipation is an option, making you legally independent, but still not an adult.
Yes, but not as completely as if they were adults. Being minors there ARE other constraints imposed on them that are considered lawful.
No, they are still minors.
They were considered adults when they started developing which was around 13 years old.
No, it is not appropriate for minors to date adults due to the power imbalance and potential for exploitation.
Minors are treated differently because people feel that adults are more mature then children, which is clearly agism, this may sound a bit stereotypical but an eight grade son/daughter can have more knowledge on say, science then a stay at home mother or father.
No because they are not minors and legally not considered as adults until the age of 18
No, Minors are at a greater risk.
Yes, New York does have laws in place about adults dating minors. The legal age for a minor is 17 in the state.
In general, emancipated children are not eligible for child support - they are considered adults.
minors
Charlotte's Web is indeed considered a classic of children's literature, and by many adults as well.
Yes, Illinois has a "Romeo and Juliet" law which allows minors close in age to engage in consensual sexual activity without it being considered a crime. However, it is still illegal for adults to have sexual relations with minors under the age of consent, which is typically 17.