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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.