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Title: Death Notice question Complete thanx
Post by: elinga on Saturday 09 July 11 13:05 BST (UK)

hi folks
just got my rellies Death Notice , just one stupid question!
what does major and minor mean regarding children?
thank you in advance!
regards
Elinga

Title: Re: Death Notice question
Post by: Wasonsearch on Saturday 09 July 11 14:41 BST (UK)

Until one reached a certain age (used to be 21 in South Africa but currently 18 years of age) you were classified as a minor, meaning you were under guardianship of your parents, not able to vote, not able to enter into contracts without your parents/guardians permission including marriage, etc..

After that you were known as a major.

Title: Re: Death Notice question
Post by: elinga on Saturday 09 July 11 18:48 BST (UK)

thank you I really did think that but the major threw me!