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George wrote:

bucks to our states bureau of vital statistics and get it. Back then the
government didn't issue SSNs at birth so that is not even a concern.

They still don't. The parent has to apply to get an SSN, it isn't
issued at birth. If one does not want to take the kid as a dependent on
income taxes, there is no need to get the SSN before the kid goes to
work.

I know, I'm being nitpicky, but there you are (grin).