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Originally Posted by HelloHockeyFans
But why can't the children choose for themselves?
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Same reason they can't drink, smoke, vote, engage in sexual congress, be held accountable for criminal acts, enter into contracts or drive until they reach minimum ages. In all cases, parents/guardians handle the affairs of the child exclusively until they reach an age where they can comprehend what they are doing and be held accountable to it.
Thats why the Catholics, Lutherans (and others) have Confirmation sometime between Grade 6 and 10. The expectation is that they then confirm the oaths their parents made on their behalf. This is optional.