In our case: legal rights: 18.yo. (cigs, alco, marriage,voting, driving license, military, you name it). Age of consent: 16 (same like US) Pregnant girl between 16-18 can legally get married if all sides and parents agree. I completely dont understand (culture shock I think) the age/responsibilities ratio in the US. Also if you are 18 yo and in the school - you are adult. Nobody can forcibly keep you there if you feel like not going today or you want to leave earlier (doh!) Maybe it's me, but it makes much more sense.