You have the right to vote in national, state, and local elections. You have the right to live independently from your parents and be free of their control. You have the right to marry without your parents’ permission. You have the right to enter into a contract. You have the right to make a will. You have the right to …
What are some of the new responsibilities that I have when I become 18?
Your parents are no longer required to support you. You are responsible for all your actions. If you violate the law, you will be tried and sentenced as an adult, not as a juvenile. You may sue and be sued by others for contracts that you make. You may be called for jury duty. You can be sued for child …
What doesn’t change after I turn 18?
Even though you are generally considered to be an adult at the age of 18, you cannot purchase, possess, or use alcohol or tobacco products. You cannot apply for a concealed weapon permit until you are 21 years old. However, this does not prevent you from having a weapon for legal hunting.