In order for an average 12 year old student to take part in a study,
A) He or she must give consent
B) He or she can give assent, but their parents must give consent
C) He or she can give assent, but the school must give consent
D) Consent must come from the student, the parents, and the school

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According to ethical guidelines, children under 18 years old cannot legally give informed consent. However, they can give assent, which means they understand the nature of the study, their role in it, and the potential risks and benefits. In addition to the child's assent, parental consent must be obtained. Therefore, option B is the correct answer, as the child can give assent, but their parents must give consent.

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