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Good point, but how do we compensate for the lack of parental guidance in the general population which is so often cited here?
On the other hand, are these laws, aimed at minors, any more limiting to individual freedoms than not allowing a minor to smoke, consume alcohol or drive on a public highway (ignoring the safety aspect)? After all there were a couple of articles in the news a month or so ago documenting kids under the age of ten taking Mom's car to go to the beach. Hey, with a Tesla they might have made it!
Before Covid, in my grand daughter's school, each day a "classroom helper" did things like get the milk orders from the cafeteria, run errands to the office, etc. She couldn't wait for her turn. In these times of reduced responsibility, for young people, I agree it is a shame we may be forced to rely upon governments to teach our kids, but if parents are unable (or unwilling) then who?
You can't legislate common sense, but you can set expectations. No driver's license until you're 16!

Glad I don't have to figure it out.
Best
Les