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« **on:** June 19, 2005, 09:44:59 am »

The age of consent should be lowered to 15. Discuss.

lemoneye · « **Reply #1 on:** June 19, 2005, 10:40:25 am »

I'm too old these days to be still playing with schoolgirls - until a year or so ago, i still looked young enough to mix in the younger circles... but time has caught up with me... and as i have a baby daughter and possibly another daughter on the way (not sure if its a boy or girl yet) then i would be against lowering the age of consent

goldencup · « **Reply #2 on:** June 19, 2005, 10:48:29 am »

As discussed before, a fairly high proportion of people 'experiment' a year or two before reaching the age of consent, so lowering the official age would probably mean even more pregnant 13 year olds.

« **Reply #3 on:** June 19, 2005, 11:03:53 am »

Yes, it might lead children to experiment even earlier, which is not a good thing. So Goldencup, is there a case for raising the age of consent to 17 or is it like the speed limit on motorways - everyone just ignores it and does as they please?

« **Reply #4 on:** June 19, 2005, 11:09:45 am »

I think there are two issues in one here. 1.) Is it possible for someone to consent to sex below the age of 16? 2.) Assuming the answer to 1. is Yes, at what age is it right for sex to take place.

It's been 16 for years for heteros, and yet people are clearly maturing more quickly, particularly in a physical sense. If we lower it to 15 does it send the wrong message to young people or does it merely reflect modern sexuality?

I'm not a child psychologist or a biologist but what is it about 16? Does something significant happen on at 16, which doesn't happen at 15 and a half?

goldencup · « **Reply #5 on:** June 19, 2005, 04:13:31 pm »

I think 16 is about right. It ties in with the school leaving age for one thing. Babies and homework aren't a very good combination.

« **Reply #6 on:** June 19, 2005, 04:44:34 pm »

Ah that's interesting, you make it sound like pregnancy is an inevitable consequence of sex. Indeed, it's though that many teenagers have not made the link between intercourse and childbirth. Apalling but true.

oldspice · « **Reply #7 on:** June 21, 2005, 08:16:16 am »

If you lower the age of consent you must not assume that those indulging will be teenagers. It would leave the door wide open for older women and men to prey on young girls and boys. You can see two 14/15 year olds experimenting, but how would you feel about an adult, say in their 30s, 40s or older playing around with a youngster quite legally?

chocolate chick · « **Reply #8 on:** June 21, 2005, 05:35:00 pm »

I think it should stay at 16. I was not ready at 15.

loulou · « **Reply #9 on:** June 22, 2005, 05:42:17 pm »

Neither was I.

robbie · « **Reply #10 on:** June 22, 2005, 05:44:07 pm »

Hi Lou.

loulou · « **Reply #11 on:** June 22, 2005, 06:28:48 pm »

hi robbie

« **Reply #12 on:** June 22, 2005, 07:53:21 pm »

Hi robbie

chocolate chick · « **Reply #13 on:** June 22, 2005, 09:14:27 pm »

hi robbie

« **Reply #14 on:** June 23, 2005, 07:51:54 am »

Hi chocolate Chick

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