Tokis-Phoenix
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After thread another thread i thought good but unfortunately off-topic topic was raised on it, and was probably be best in a thread of its own instead of highjacking another thread;
http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=156036
In certain area's across the world it is illegal to sell an individual under 16 years of age to buy a live animal like a fish unless the individual is accompanied by an adult.
I know that this law is certainly practised where i live as i have been asked for ID in the past before when buying fish (only once though).
I am suprised on how much of a difference of opinions on this subject, with some people argueing that a young teenager or child is perfectly capable of looking after an animal by themselves, while others argue that most under 16 year olds are not mature enough to undertake and fully comprehend the responsabilities of looking after a live animal by themselves.
Personally i have no issues with this law; like most things in life, i believe being able to buy a live animal is a "privilage" and not a "right"- you have to be old enough to have it, otherwise you are not entitled to it.
I have known many under 16's who were fully capable of looking after their own pets responsably, while others did not all. I have also known plenty of adults to not look after their animals properly.
But generally speaking, if i had to put my trust in an adult looking after my fish or a 14 year old kid doing it, i would prefer an adult to so.
What are your opinions on this?
http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=156036
In certain area's across the world it is illegal to sell an individual under 16 years of age to buy a live animal like a fish unless the individual is accompanied by an adult.
I know that this law is certainly practised where i live as i have been asked for ID in the past before when buying fish (only once though).
I am suprised on how much of a difference of opinions on this subject, with some people argueing that a young teenager or child is perfectly capable of looking after an animal by themselves, while others argue that most under 16 year olds are not mature enough to undertake and fully comprehend the responsabilities of looking after a live animal by themselves.
Personally i have no issues with this law; like most things in life, i believe being able to buy a live animal is a "privilage" and not a "right"- you have to be old enough to have it, otherwise you are not entitled to it.
I have known many under 16's who were fully capable of looking after their own pets responsably, while others did not all. I have also known plenty of adults to not look after their animals properly.
But generally speaking, if i had to put my trust in an adult looking after my fish or a 14 year old kid doing it, i would prefer an adult to so.
What are your opinions on this?