What Are My Rights? (Updated and Revised 3rd Edition) : Q & A About Teens and the Law

“Can I be prosecuted for comments I make online?” “Can I get a credit card?” “When can I get a tattoo?” “Why can’t I wear what I want to school?” These questions—and many more—are asked and answered in What Are My Rights? Teens often have questions about the law, but they don’t always know where to turn for the answers. This book gives them those answers, exploring more than 100 legal questions pertaining specifically to teens. The third edition includes fresh facts, updated statistics, and additional questions and answers, including a new chapter addressing online issues from Facebook to file sharing. Using a straightforward “just the facts” tone, and drawing on examples from real-life court cases involving young people, Judge Tom Jacobs explains to teens what their rights are. Readers learn about the laws that affect them, appreciate their rights, and consider their responsibilities. "Can I be prosecuted for comments I make online?" "Can I get a credit card?" "When can I get a tattoo?" "Why canÆt I wear what I want to school?" These questions?and many more?are asked and answered in What Are My Rights? Teens often have questions about the law, but they donÆt always know where to turn for the answers. This book gives them those answers, exploring more than 100 legal questions pertaining specifically to teens. The third edition includes fresh facts, updated statistics, and additional questions and answers, including a new chapter addressing online issues from Facebook to file sharing. Using a straightforward "just the facts" tone, and drawing on examples from real-life court cases involving young people, Judge Tom Jacobs explains to teens what their rights are. Readers learn about the laws that affect them, appreciate their rights, and consider their responsibilities "Can I be prosecuted for comments I make online?" "Can I get a credit card?" "When can I get a tattoo?" "Why can't I wear what I want to school?" These questions, and many more, are answered in What Are My Rights. Teens often have questions about the law, but they don't always know where to turn for the answers. This book gives them those answers, exploring more than 100 legal question pertaining specifically to teens. The third edition includes fresh facts, updated statistics, additional questions and answers, and a new chapter addressing online issues from Facebook to file sharing. Judge Tom Can I be prosecuted for comments I make online? Can I get a credit card? Why can't I wear what I want to school? These questions about teens and the law and many more are asked and answered in What Are My Rights? Teens often have questions about the law, but they don't always know where to turn for answers about youth rights. You and your family You and school You and the Internet You and your job You and your body Growing up You and other important rights Crimes and punishments You and the legal system. Provides information to help the reader understand laws, recognize responsibilities, and appreciate rights especially in relation to parents, school, job, and personal matters.$1