There have been multiple threads about alcohol, drugs, military service, etc. but recently this statement caught my eye:
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Originally Posted by Lead543
I think no one under age 21 should be allowed to use tanning beds. I asked my doctor about them and he said the majority (not all) of skin damage is done before age 21. And I'm sure there's a bunch of different statistics as far as ages go. But I think we can all agree that a 14 year old having the skin of someone almost double her age...not healthy.
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I don't want to discuss this particular question but rather the mentality behind such a statement. What
can someone under 21 be trusted to decide, if anything? Also, what sorts of things should not be allowed under any circumstances even if a guardian would allow it? What are the guidelines that would identify an unacceptable activity, and the justification for removing such a right?