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Originally Posted by pramjockey
Slon, you're picking nits, yet not really addressing the issue. The fact is that the State has to determine a guideline by which most individuals can be determined to be able to make good decisions for themselves. No, there is no "magical" change that occurs on the 18th birthday. However, most individuals who hit 18 are able to make good decisions for themselves. 16? Not as many. 21? Probably more, but the difference isn't that significant compared to 18.
As far as 10 year olds being able to make decisions about sexuality; that's clear if you actually examine child development.
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The nit-picking is exactly why I'm not bothering to answer Slon. It's obvious that he knows nothing about children and I hope he never has any of his own until he understands them better.
BTW, I knew I shouldn't have bothered responding to him in the first place because the only way he argues is with nit-picking and twisting words! That's why I generally ignore him but his stance on this subject disturbed me greatly.