[antiRepublicrat]

children always have the right to establish their maturity by assuming administration and protection of their own rights, ending dependency upon their parents or other guardians, and assuming all responsibilities of adulthood

They have that now. It's called an emancipated minor.

[robertpaulsen]

"They have that now. It's called an emancipated minor."

Yes, but there is usually a minimum age, the parents must agree, the income must be legal, and the court makes the determination, not the child.

Other than that, you're right, it's identical.