Author Question: Emancipation is a legal recognition that a minor meets which of the following criteria? a. has ... (Read 63 times)

meagbuch · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Emancipation is a legal recognition that a minor meets which of the following criteria?

a. has been freed from the caregivers' rules and now makes his or her own rules
b. lives independently, is self-supporting, and makes his or her own decisions
c. is no longer required to go to school and can get a job
d. is no longer required to attend public school and is working on the general equivalency diploma (GED)

Question 2

Parents of an 11-year-old girl are concerned because she spends so much time playing video games. The parents ask if there are any advantages to playing these games. The nurse explains that there are some advantages to playing these games.

The advantages include: a. Develops eye-hand coordination
b. Improves visual perception
c. Develops attention to detail
d. All of the above

ktidd · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B

Feedback
A Incorrect. Following or not following rules of caregivers is note related to legal recognition.
B Correct. Emancipation is the legal recognition for a minor who lives independently and is legally responsible for his or her own support and decision making. Emancipation can occur through a formal court proceeding, during which a judge can establish whether a minor is living on his own and no longer requires financial support of parents. In some states, a minor is automatically granted emancipation in the event of marriage, joining the military, or becoming a parent prior to the age of majority.
C Incorrect. Many minors drop out of school and get jobs, but this does not qualify as emancipation.
D Incorrect. No longer attending public school or working on a GED do not achieve legal recognition required for emancipation.

Answer to Question 2

D
Video games provide the advantages listed above. However, they also decrease the time spent in physical activity, and limits should be imposed.