Yep, when he's 18 he can go on his own. That's about right. I'd say the same for church services. Maybe 21. The difference is that he will want to go to the pub, which for most people is a jolly good thing to want to do. He won't be anywhere near as keen to go to church though. That's why religion likes to get 'em early. There is absolutely no other justification when you think about it. When you think for yourself about it. But at least religion would get the people who make a free choice, like you choose to go to the pub. That way it'll be leaner but fitter.