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Examines the rights granted to teenagers in the United States, discussing answers to more than one hundred legal questions regarding family, the Internet, education, and other related topics, and describing the relationship between teens and the legal system.

Teens learn what rights they have, what powers schools possess, and what parts of the law are still in flux. Perhaps most important, they learn how to be activists rather than victims, effectively advocating for themselves and others.

"The only book of its kind to examine all aspects of a young adult's legal rights at school, at work, and at home, including recent developments in teen-oriented legislation"--.

"This timely new series examines a broad range of perceived, practical, or actual legal rights and freedoms impacting the daily lives of teens. Each volume focuses on a different right or freedom. Material is drawn from primary and secondary sources. Many volumes cover rights guaranteed under the Bill of Rights and how these rights are interpreted and protected in regards to minors"--.

Discusses the often misunderstood legal rights of young people and points out how these rights vary from state to state.

Briefly discusses the legal rights of individuals, emphasizing real-life situations in which teenagers may find themselves.

Provides information for teens, teachers, high school counselors, and parents on the legal rights of teenagers, looking at modern American law as it pertains to driving, school, home, on the job, personal appearance, sexual activity, marrying and having children, drugs and alcohol, arrests, discrimination, contracts, and other topics.

Provides an overview of how the legal system has treated children in the past and discusses the rights young people have today.

Presents a short study on the rights that are afforded children under the legal age, and discusses early child labor laws, the rights on minors in school, the juvenile justice system, and more.