• ScoffingLizard@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    5 months ago

    The rules are not written for those who develop earlier that might be able to consent, they are written for those who don’t develop early and who shouldn’t be considered mature enough. But also, the attraction seems to be an age during which a consent is not possible anyways. They’re just fucking gross.

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      5 months ago

      Also… I would argue many 18 year olds aren’t mature enough for a lot of decisions. Yet magically, convincing one to have sex is no longer a crime. The brain doesn’t finish developing until the early 20’s. I a, not saying the age of consent should be 21, just that it’s a nuance our terminology and laws don’t cover well.