What legal responsibilities does my child have?
Denmark
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Do you have a child aged 12-16?

13 years old:

  • allowed to work a spare time job as long as it meets the requirements set by the law, and doesn’t interfere with schooling and health.
  • allowed to get a PIN-card to the bank

15 years old:

  • allowed to learn all information regarding visits to the hospital and the doctor
  • legally able to have sexual intercourse
  • can be legally tried as an adult in case of criminal offences.
  • allowed to learn how to drive a moped and a tractor

See more here (Danish link).

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