All Rights Reserved. If you are taking with you to the wilderness, onto a trek, etc. This means that in the case of an accident or problem, you could face legal trouble regarding those young folks.
Legal age is a variable concept.
In some countries it might be 16 years old, in most, it is 18, but it could also be 21 or 22. Under many jurisdictions there is some kind of bifurcation of responsibilities among the ages of 18 and 21. This means that for some deeds, a person who is 18 years old is considered an adult, while for others, it is still a minor under the same jurisdiction. If you plan to travel to another state or province, and indeed, abroad, you should inform yourself about all legal peculiarities that might be applicable to you and to the other adult members of your group if you plan to travel with children or youngsters. Cliffs on the Patagonian coast near Puerto Madryn, in the Atlantic Argentine coast.