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Subject:	Re: How to handel minors in "LUG's" was (Re: NELUG Turns 50!!)
Newsgroups:	lugnet.org.us
Date:	Thu, 18 Nov 1999 22:00:26 GMT
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In lugnet.org.us, James Brown writes: > In lugnet.loc.us.me, Eric Kingsley writes: > > I think this problem can possibly be solved using some of the ideas I have > > stated above. Have clear cut Adult only meetings and invite kids to more > > public all ages meetings. > > I would suggest that it's easier (and possibly better all around) to simply > have all ages meetings, but make it clear that children have to be accompanied > by an adult. At what age would you say children *don't* have to be accompanied by an adult? Sixteen? Do you know of a legal basis for that kind of decision? Of course, we wouldn't want any child to come without permission. Jeff P.S. I'm wondering because this came up in some of WAMALUG's recent discusions, too.

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		Re: How to handel minors in "LUG's" was (Re: NELUG Turns 50!!)
(...) Check your local laws, but I'm fairly certain that the age of majority is 18 darn near everywhere. Most places, able to vote=legally responsible for self. James (URL) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.org.us)

		Re: How to handel minors in "LUG's" was (Re: NELUG Turns 50!!)
(...) accompanied (...) After having participated in this thread for a few days now I have developed a bit of perspective on the issue if not on the legalities involved. If you are going to have a cutoff (which currently NELUG does see (URL) ) I (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.org.us)

		Re: How to handel minors in "LUG's" was (Re: NELUG Turns 50!!)
(...) I know my mom would not want to accompany me to any LUG meeting, but she wouldn't have a problem if I went by myself (I'm 17)... (...) I wonder if we should bring up the issue for GMLUG too... My name is on the members page, but I'm not (...) (25 years ago, 19-Nov-99, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.loc.us.oh)

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		Re: How to handel minors in "LUG's" was (Re: NELUG Turns 50!!)
(...) Well, I've been involved with a non-profit society focused on live gaming, which has some similar issues with minors and social stigma, so I've got some useful experience. Relevant to note that I'm in Canada, though, so legal issues may vary. (...) (25 years ago, 16-Nov-99, to lugnet.org.us)

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