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Every citizen is supposed to be given an SSN.

• crysin 5y ago
  Parents can opt out of having an SSN issued for a child at birth in the US.
  • jolux 5y ago
    Sure, but why would they? I can’t think of a good reason. Regardless all citizens are eligible and should be given an SSN if they apply.
    • Kye 5y ago
      Parents do all kinds of things with the intention of protecting their children. Not all of it is well-informed.
      • nikolay 5y ago
        You don't need an SSN before a certain age, so this isn't weird.
        • jolux 5y ago
          Sure it's weird. It's easy enough to do when the child is born, why wait?
          • nikolay 5y ago
            My daughter had her SSN used when she was around 10, and I can't recall her ever needing her SSN as it's no longer required for things like medical insurance, etc.