In a message dated 5/13/2004 11:01:18 PM Pacific Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: What is next, social security numbers for eggs and sperm? *** When my mother was young, she didn't get a social security card until she got her first job. Same for me. When my daughter was born in 1988, I believe she had to have one by age 3 or 5 -- I don't remember. When my son was born, I had to have it by age 2, I believe. Now I believe they want newborns to have them since you can't claim the tax exemption without it. So maybe you're not too far off the mark... Carrie ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn