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.
Storm Boelo updates
Weather warnings will be in place throughout the weekend
Island Rotary Club Marks World Polio Day
Rushen & Western Mann branch donates to disease eradication fund
Douglas Council says 'anti-fragile' systems in place to deal with severe storms
Leader Devon Watson says council budgets for 'unforeseen circumstances'
RNLI volunteers commended for 'exceptional' lifesaving actions at sea
Peel members recognised for their response to two challenging incidents