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[–] Jumi@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago (2 children)

15 is old enough to be aware of what's going on in the world.

[–] Denjin@lemmings.world 1 points 8 months ago

15 years isn't even old enough to buy cigarettes

[–] HumanPenguin@feddit.uk 1 points 8 months ago

Legally no it is not. Legally you cannot marry (Even with parental support). Cannot sign a contract. Cannot smoke or drink. And cannot consent to sex.

Seems pretty shitty for the legal system to assign all the responsibilities on a 15 year old because she should know what is going on. But zero rights because she is not old enough to make her own choices.