A petition to Tynwald Hill on the national day claims laws to protect young people risks 'sucking in many people to social care.'
It was handed over by Tristram Llewllyn Jones, a civil liberties campaigner.
He says the approach is not distinguishing carefully enough between those who need social care help and those who don't.
Man who brought cocaine to Isle of Man jailed for nine years
Goulden also admitted drug driving and money laundering
Douglas Council looking for companies to develop a Noble's Park 'masterplan'
The local authority says the area is one of the 'most important' on the Island
Port Erin Dental Surgery returns to original premises
Follows fire in July 2024
Douglas woman charged with attempted murder remanded in custody
All charges relate to an incident on 6 June