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In response to "At 16 though it's entirely possible the kid did make his own choice and the parents just don't like it. -- nm" by Ender

At 16 it isn't the kid's choice to make without parental permission. ESPECIALLY not through a PUBLIC school. -- nm

Posted by TWuG Sep 9 '09, 06:35

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The public school thing aside, I don't think the parents get a veto on whether a 16 year-old can be baptized. - Ender Sep 9, 06:39 6
- The law disagrees with you. And you'd be a lousy pastor if you didn't bother to consult with the parents. -- nm - TWuG Sep 9, 06:47 3
  - There's a law against underage baptism? Really? -- nm - Ender Sep 9, 06:49 2
    - The law puts the power in the hands of the parents, not the 16 year old.It is not the 16 yo's decision to make and if the parents complain, the law - TWuG Sep 9, 06:59 1
      - What law? There is no law regulating baptism. It's not a legal contract. -- nm - Ender Sep 9, 07:07
- The pastor at the churc says he requires minors to have permission. But he went with �Sometimes 16 year olds look like 18 years. - CovingtonCat Sep 9, 06:42 1
  - "She said she was 18, I swear!" -- nm - znufrii Sep 9, 06:43

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