Why dont minors have the same rights as adults?

Because children are still developing, both physically and mentally, they aren’t considered capable of handling the same rights as mature adults. For instance, children don’t have the right to vote, own property, consent to medical treatment, sue or be sued, or enter into certain types of contracts.

Does a minor own anything?

Under California law, a minor may own real property. However, a minor may not convey or make contracts relating to real property. California Family Code section 6701, subdivision (b). Therefore, a minor cannot sell, borrow on, lease, rent or purchase property held directly in his or her own name.

Why do you think it is important to protect the rights of every child?

An efficient protection is essential to the children’s well-being because, as vulnerable people, they are more exposed to problems of mistreatment, exploitation, discrimination and violence.

What can you do at 12 years old?

30 things kids should know how to do by 12

• Cook for themselves.
• Do their own laundry.
• Use public transit.
• Get to and from school on their own.
• Do a groceries run.
• Have non-electronic fun.
• 8 tips for teaching kids to be more independent7.
• Maintain a calendar.

Does a parent own a child?

Parents don’t own their children. Children aren’t property, as I keep repeating. As a parent, it’s difficult to describe precisely what the relationship is — ‘nurturer’, ‘teacher’, ‘representative’, ‘defender’ are a few words that begin to capture it — but it’s definitely a long way from “own”.

Are juveniles and adults treated differently in the justice system?

In most states in the U.S., juveniles, or those who are considered by the state to be children, are treated differently under the law when they commit acts that would be considered crimes when committed by adults.