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No that is the same here to. Never actually come across a case myself but it is legal if the parents consent. And so far as I know they don't have to show serious reasons, though if the young person themselves is opposed I think the "welfare of the child" would supersede the parents rights.
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[QUOTE=Fiona]No that is the same here to. Never actually come across a case myself but it is legal if the parents consent. And so far as I know they don't have to show serious reasons, though if the young person themselves is opposed I think the "welfare of the child" would supersede the parents rights.[/QUOTE]Well here the ultimate decision rests with the juvenile court, not with the parents (and the decision can even taken against the wishes of the parents, on request of the minor, but I assume those cases are extremely rare).
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