Legal Rights For Minors

Summary

As a 17-year-old in Utah, you have the right to education, privacy, and forming friendships. However, your parents can set rules for your welfare until you turn 18. You can use public spaces like libraries for studying, but its best to discuss your academic needs with your parents. Engaging in age-restricted activities like drinking alcohol is illegal. If you feel your rights are being violated, consider talking to a local authority or legal consultant.

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I am 17 years old, and I have a friend who is 19 years old of the opposite gender. I have been told that it is illegal for me to hang out with adults, even though I am graduating with my associates this semester.
Hello ****, it's not illegal to hang out with adults in Utah unless there's a specific court order or law prohibiting it. However, engaging in certain activities such as drinking alcohol or other age-restricted activities is illegal. Can you provide more details about the context of your concern?
Well, we are just friends! We only hang out like three times out of the week and whenever we do it's for about an hour, and we either play piano, talk about school and life, and just talk about our interests like music and sports! I have been hanging out with him in secret because my parents don't want me having ANY friends whatsoever, but most of the time we just do things like study or play the freaking piano. We text each other too, but he's an international student and his English is mediocre at best. There are no illegal actions, only actions that my parents don't want me doing.
Based on your details, it's not illegal in Utah for a *-year-old to have a *-year-old friend. Here are a few points to consider:
- Adult supervision is recommended in some cases.
- Avoid activities restricted by age, like drinking alcohol.
- Respect your parents' concerns, communicate openly with them.
Is it illegal to not listen to my parents?
While there isn't a specific law in Utah making it illegal to not listen to your parents, they are responsible for your safety until you turn *. If they believe certain actions could harm you, they can legally restrict those actions. But there's no legal issue with the friendship you described.
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It can be tough, ****. Remember, laws are designed for your protection. If you feel your rights are being violated, you can talk to a local authority or legal consultant.
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Hello, how can I assist you further with your legal inquiries?
Can I know about my rights as a 17 year old female college student?
As a *-year-old college student in Utah, you have several rights, including:
- Right to education and privacy in academics.
- Protection against discrimination based on gender, race, or disability.
- Right to freedom of speech and expression, within limits.
- Right to refuse unlawful searches/seizures by authorities.
Remember, these are general rights, some situations may have specific laws.
Do I have the right to have friends in college and study with them? Even though my parents don't want me to?
Yes, you have the right to form friendships and study with them. However, as a minor, your parents have the right to set rules for your welfare. It's important to have open conversations with them about your social needs.
Do I also have the right to study in the library because I can't study well in my household?
Yes, you do have the right to use public spaces like libraries for studying. However, your parents may set rules about your use of such spaces. It would be best to discuss your academic needs with them.