Sixteen-year-old Todd's parents provide adequate food, lodging, and clothing for him, but he sees a sweater he wants and purchases it. In all states, the sweater is considered a necessary since it is an item of clothing.

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Clothing can be considered a necessary, but not all clothing purchases by minors are automatically deemed necessary. It depends on whether the item is essential for the minor's reasonable requirements. Since Todd's parents already provide adequate clothing, the additional sweater may not be considered a necessary.

Sixteen-Year-Old Todd's Parents Provide Adequate Food, Lodging, and Clothing for Him