Can I legally let my 16 year old roommate with friends for the summer?
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As his Father and natural guardian until he is an adult, you have to make hard decisions. This is a difficult situation for any one to answer because there is no correct answer and people would have different opinions about what to do in this situation. Some would invoke their parental powers and refuse to let him go, while others would let him go. The bad things that can happen to a 16 year old surely increase when outside the protection of their parents, especially if there are no other parental figures in the picture. On the other hand, some would say that exposure to the world could be a good experience. I wish there was a clear answer for your situation. The only thing that is clear is that you have the right to make the decision, not him, since he is a minor and under your parental control.
