Why not? Most parents see out their kid's future, when the children are born, by signing them up for Social Security - So they (parents) can make a buck, by declaring the unsuspecting child as a dependent:  Talk about trafficking in children!

 I mean, what kid doesn't dream of being "jacketed" by the New American Gestapo, before (s)he even gets a driver's license or is old enough to vote?

 Kids, here's the thing:  It's not very likely that your parents know their asses from that hole in the ground. Trust me. I grew up with a lot of them and their kind. They were fools at 16 and 26 and 36; not much chance they've read a real book or seen or done anything that would suddenly develop their ability to think for themselves or "grow a pair". Sorry. However, you do stand a chance. If you live so long, you might get lucky and MAKE A DIFFERENCE, if you don't sell out. You really don't have to, you know. This isn't the 80s; thank the Great Pumpkin.