Not every law is good, and just because something is written to law doesn't mean that you should blindly obey it. I think the grandparent post is right in that

Not every law is good, and just because something is written to law doesn't mean that you should blindly obey it. I think the grandparent post is right in that this is a nice way of illustrating that point. However, I definitely see your point that quietly lying about his age is likely not the best way to get the law changed.