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.
I think it is cultural too. Kids here take forever to grow up. I moved out at 17. Our grandparents were married at 13. They weren’t all pedos. In any case, unless its one of those gray fox attractions, these old men messing with young girls is fucking gross.
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.
I think it is cultural too. Kids here take forever to grow up. I moved out at 17. Our grandparents were married at 13. They weren’t all pedos. In any case, unless its one of those gray fox attractions, these old men messing with young girls is fucking gross.