Quote:
Originally Posted by glatt
Sure, but can minors give consent? A parent has a lot of influence with a child, and can convince them to consent to something that's not in their best interest. We don't let minors consent to sex, for example.
|
Yes, but in many cases they listen to a young man of 16. I'm thinking of a custody battle in which the teenager says he would prefer to live with one parent over another.
The kid's wishes certainly can come into play.