 TITLE: What Is the Credit CARD Act of 2009? CONTENT: Credit Cards for Minors\n-----------------------\nEven before the the CARD Act, you had to be 18 years old to open a credit card account as the primary cardholder. However, today many card issuers allow minors to become authorized users on their parents' or another adult's account. Allowing your child to use a credit card under your supervision can help them to establish their credit history while giving you a chance to teach them responsible credit card use. It can also give them spending power that can be critical in an emergency. For more information, see [\"When Should My Child Get a Credit Card?\"](') END