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In reply to the discussion: Is it okay for a 18 year old to have sex with a 14 year old [View all]redqueen
(115,113 posts)I think adults in this country are completely lost on this issue. Most 14 year olds THEMSELVES will admit that they're not ready, and though they're curious, they're not seriously interested. But the pressure to be 'grown up' makes many put on an act. I'm astounded more adults don't see through this. Sure, some are ready, and some are gonna do it anyway even if they're not.
Yes, they're peers. Yes, they're in high school. But there is a whole lot of growing up kids do in those four years. And peer pressure is, you know, actually a thing.
Then there's also the 'but you're giving them birth control!' And 'but you want them to be able to have abortions!' framing, which is ludicrous and suitable only for use by logic-challenged republicans.
And no, before I get any any ridiculous replies, it shouldn't be a crime but that doesn't automatically make it ok.