One must always be wary of laws that turn perfectly normal, reasonable people into 'criminals' (marijuana, anyone?) However, setting the age too low can invite and legalise child abuse. It's a tricky one - clearly the best (practical) approach is an age difference thing, as has been suggested (and is used in some countries, I believe).
Whatever age is set, it's ludicrous and socially damaging to make it different to the age for marriage - or naked photos!
What do you believe the "age of consent" should be?
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One must always be wary of laws that turn perfectly normal, reasonable people into 'criminals' (marijuana, anyone?) However, setting the age too low can invite and legalise child abuse. It's a tricky one - clearly the best (practical) approach is an age difference thing, as has been suggested (and is used in some countries, I believe).
Whatever age is set, it's ludicrous and socially damaging to make it different to the age for marriage - or naked photos!