I found this on the Socialist Security website:
http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10023.html#a0=1
“Getting a Social Security number for your newborn is voluntary.”
Typical gubmint doublespeak:
“Voluntary” per the SSA .....
REQUIRED by the IRS if you want to list anyone as a dependent on your tax return!
MumboJumboDumbo.....