NCJ Number
42781
Date Published
1977
Length
138 pages
Annotation
THE STANDARDS IN THIS VOLUME PROVIDE CLARIFYING LEGAL RULES TO GOVERN THE MULTIVARIOUS CONTEXTS IN WHICH THE DECISIONS AND BEHAVIOR OF CHILDREN, THEIR PARENTS, AND NONMEMBERS OF THE FAMILY INTERFACE.
Abstract
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT EIGHTEEN BE THE AGE OF MAJORITY FOR ALL PURPOSES. IN EXAMINING THE TRADITIONAL DOCTRINE OF EMANCIPATION, THE STANDARD PRESENTS CRITERIA GEARED TO THE MINOR'S SEPARATE RESIDENCE AND FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE, TO BE USED ONLY WHERE THE LAW DOES NOT ALREADY DEAL WITH SPECIFIC INCIDENTS. STANDARDS ARE ALSO PROPOSED IN THE AREAS OF CHILD SUPPORT AND MINOR'S ACCESS TO MEDICAL TREATMENT. A SCHEMA IS PROVIDED FOR REGULATING YOUTH EMPLOYMENT, AND ISSUES SURROUNDING THE CONTRACT OBLIGATIONS OF MINORS ARE TREATED. IT IS REAFFIRMED THAT MINORS ARE ENTITLED TO AND POSSESS THE SAME CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AS ADULTS WITH RESPECT TO FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION, FREEDOM OF THE PRESS, FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION, AND FREEDOM OF RELIGION. THESE RIGHTS ARE TO BE GUARANTEED IN ALL CONTEXTS. FOR OTHER VOLUMES IN THE SERIES, SEE NCJ-42751-42754 AND 42780-42790....RCB