But you have that for many things in the states. If you subscribe to cable, you need to prove your financial record, which excludes most people under 18. if yo

But you have that for many things in the states. If you subscribe to cable, you need to prove your financial record, which excludes most people under 18. if you want to buy the special channels, you have to go through an extra set of hoops. Buying actual real media porn in stores or mail order, require(d) some level of age verification. If it went to a minor, massive fine and or a criminal record. You need to prove your age to drink(or buy) alcohol and drive a car, and vote. Minors are treated differently in most common law countries.