I'm eleven.
Now, after you stop conflating things, maybe you could answer my questions like a mature adult?
To be clear, I have not suggested or said what you imply, nor do I endorse kids and adults doing the nasty as I have a bias against that. I have merely observed that not all people reach mental and physical maturity at the same time. Would you agree with that or not?
As an aside, this whole topic started as a part of a generic debate / conversation on what constitutes consent and who can give it.
Agree.
Age of consent is a firebrand and toxic topic. My point is that even at 18, many to most, still have no real "complete" ability to even
see all the possible life changing issues involved. I find it difficult
at best to even debate setting an "age of consent" for
LIKE age "children" to make that decision.
All the talks with my boys about "sex",,, and consent. Paved the way for them to "see" the results from their friends and their activities. They took what they were told. Combined that with what they saw, and have decided to be in no hurry to "score".
THAT is choice by education! My youngest says, "Dad, you and mom said that it's not a "game" and that every "score" comes with "baggage." You were right. His brother has the same feelings but is less open about them.
To different persons. - Finding the same conclusion, by wisdom from education.
I guess my boys developed actual mental maturity earlier then most.
As for any teen "consent" to sex with any adult over 21? I say set that limit
at 21 and leave it there! If your over 21 and having sex with someone in their teens. That's going to be "exploitation" in a disturbing percentage!
That's how I feel on that....no amount of debate will change my mind - so don't try......it will be ignored...