<p>The only thing about the article that was misleading, was that somehow the kid was being discriminated because he was a foster child. That isn’t true. If he had been a biological child, at 17 years old, his parents could still say no if they wanted to and he couldn’t do anything about it. Not until he turns 18. </p>
<p>Being he is a foster child, the court is in fact his parent. I think that the judge is making decisions based on her personal ignorant and liberal opinion, but she is legal to do so. The kid will in fact be able to join the military once he turns 18. He can even have everything started ahead of time with the recruiter. Just nothing official until he is old enough to sign for himself.</p>
<p>However, if he wanted to push the issue, and get a lawyer that wanted to fight for him, he could go to another court to have that decision overturned. Even to the point of being granted emancipation. The court can make you a legal adult even if you are under 18. Oh well. Go figure.</p>