Not directly related to the topic of changing names, but I agree that it's really condescending to kids. The U.S. seems to have a schizophrenic attitude toward them.
We seem to expect their maturity: giving them rights in divorce cases, trying them as adults in some cases, yet their rights are eroded daily by overzealous officials trying to "protect" them.
Teens
Not directly related to the topic of changing names, but I agree that it's really condescending to kids. The U.S. seems to have a schizophrenic attitude toward them.
We seem to expect their maturity: giving them rights in divorce cases, trying them as adults in some cases, yet their rights are eroded daily by overzealous officials trying to "protect" them.