Directions.
Is the person described in each
of the following statements old enough to do what he or she wishes to do? Write
“yes” or “no”. Then explain your answer in 2-4 sentences.
1. On the first day of summer vacation after fourth grade, Jim wants to
go
to the beach with one of his friends. The trip to the beach involves
crossing the
city, changing buses three times in the process. His parents are
hesitant about
allowing him to go. Would you let Jim take the trip to the beach? Why
or why not?
2. Patty’s neighbor John has asked her to go to a movie with him on
Saturday. He will pick her up in his car at 9:00 P.M. At thirteen,
Patty is afraid
to ask her parents if she can go out with John. If you were one of
Patty’s parents,
would you allow her to go out on this date? Explain.
3. Jon has returned home on leave after completing basic training at
Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Although only eighteen, and thus not old
enough to
drink legally, Jon goes to a neighborhood tavern and orders a shot and
a
beer. The bartender refuses to serve him. Should Jon be able to have a
drink? Explain.
4. After school one afternoon, Sarah comes home, turns on the
television,
and lights up a cigarette. Sarah’s father surprises her when he comes
home early
from work. He scolds her, insisting that a twelve-year-old should not
be smoking.
Do you agree with Sarah’s father? Explain.
5. Although Julie is only sixteen, she and Albie have been dating
for two years. When he graduates from high school in June, they would
like to
get married. Is Julie old enough to marry? Is Albie old enough?
Explain.
6. Sixteen-year-old Ann has been invited to visit her aunt and uncle in
Oregon, hundreds of miles from her home in Wisconsin. Ann’s parents are
willing
to pay her airfare to fly there directly, but Ann would like to take
the train and
see some of the country on the way. She can stop overnight at a
friend’s house
along the way, but her parents still feel that she is not old enough to
travel for
that long alone and are insisting that she take the plane or not go at
all. If you
were Ann’s parents, would you have made the same decision? Explain.
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