The age of consent ...(sex)

[Valate_v1legacy]

I don't think there should be an age of consent.

The age of consent doesn't make any difference. If people are gonna fuck, they're gonna fuck no matter what the law says.

People say that "The age of consent cuts down on rapes" Oh, fuck off! A rapist isn't gonna give a shit what the law says. He's already gonna rape someone, he's not gonna be like, "Oh, your just 17, I shouldn't rape you today."

Ahh but then you have the whole paedophilia thing, which is what the age of consent is meant to protect against, because a 40 year old man could easily claim that he got consent from a 6 year old and legally it would all be fine and dandy. Still I think the age of 16 is fine, people who are younger then that and consenting will get on with it anyway (its not like either of thems going to tell the police) but it prevents weird child sex crap.

Yes, but wouldn't that go under the catiegory of rape? He's not gonna care what the law says. True, there should be something to prevent against that.

How about, the legal age of consent is when you have the ability to reproduce?

What if someone's sterile? (Like me...)

 

[Wislong]

I don't think there should be an age of consent."

I personally think that each case needs to be taken on its own merits

I think that having a specific age of concent is usless; a person should know when they're ready, which happens at different ages for different people.

People need to know what they're doing, and what the consiquences are before they get into anything, which is mainly the responcability of the school system and the parents.

Countries where sex education begins in school a lot younger there are lower levels of both Teenage pregnancy and rape. And I think countries like Switzerland have an age of concent around 12.

You get couples that abstain from sex until after marrage, whereas during the times of the bible by the time most girls were 16 they would already have a child.

Simply putting a law in place will not stop people from doing something they want to do and feel that they are ready to do.

All in all I think it is due to the ethics, knowledge and personal stance of the person at hand.

 

[cuddly_tomato]

Being I couldn't care less about sex, I don't really mind. But I do actually think 16 is pushing it, and it does seem pedo-lific to me.

You never seen some hot sixteen year olds? Did you never spend your school days wishing your days away thinking of some specific girl/teacher? I don't think it is possible to really be paedophilic at 16, not unless one is extremely under-developed.

 

[Julianking93]

I don't think there should be an age of consent.

The age of consent doesn't make any difference. If people are gonna fuck, they're gonna fuck no matter what the law says.

People say that "The age of consent cuts down on rapes" Oh, fuck off! A rapist isn't gonna give a shit what the law says. He's already gonna rape someone, he's not gonna be like, "Oh, your just 17, I shouldn't rape you today."

Ahh but then you have the whole paedophilia thing, which is what the age of consent is meant to protect against, because a 40 year old man could easily claim that he got consent from a 6 year old and legally it would all be fine and dandy. Still I think the age of 16 is fine, people who are younger then that and consenting will get on with it anyway (its not like either of thems going to tell the police) but it prevents weird child sex crap.

Yes, but wouldn't that go under the catiegory of rape? He's not gonna care what the law says. True, there should be something to prevent against that.

How about, the legal age of consent is when you have the ability to reproduce?

What if someone's sterile? (Like me...)

I just meant the average age of repruducing. Around 13 for men and around 11 for women.

I feel your pain by the way. I'm sterile too. I cried when I found out. I'm a male teenager who actually wanted kids when I got older.

 

[purplegothchick]

From Canada's Department of Justice site:

The age of consent is 18 years where the sexual activity involves exploitative activity, such as prostitution, pornography or where there is a relationship of trust, authority or dependency. For other sexual activity, the age of consent is 14 years.

The Criminal Code provides what is often referred to as a "close in age" or "peer group" exception: a 12 or 13 year old can consent to engage in sexual activity with another person who is less than two years older and with whom there is no relationship of trust, authority or dependency.

Interesting.

And I do find it a bit odd, you having sex with someone who is 16. And you're 22, non? 6 years... That's too big an age gap, personally.

Oh dear. I've been with someone who was 16 years my senior, so I don't think that the age is too big of a gap. Having said that, it is a bit different if you're as young as 16 (I know my mum would have freaked if I'd had a boyfriend who was 22 when I was 16)

OT: As long as both parties are consenting and precautions are being taken, I don't see a problem.

 

[Valate_v1legacy]

It's a quote.

Cool, but I didn't want kids. I did want sex, though. I'm all 'meh' about it.

 

[skywalkerlion]

Being I couldn't care less about sex, I don't really mind. But I do actually think 16 is pushing it, and it does seem pedo-lific to me.

You never seen some hot sixteen year olds? Did you never spend your school days wishing your days away thinking of some specific girl/teacher? I don't think it is possible to really be paedophilic at 16, not unless one is extremely under-developed.

Ehh, I still think 16-year old sex is kinda..weird. Even 17 is better then that.

 

[Julianking93]

It's a quote.

Cool, but I didn't want kids. I did want sex, though. I'm all 'meh' about it.

I wish I shared your enthusiasm...

Maybe later in life I wont care as much or when I actually have a kid, I'll be greatful that I am.

 

[Raven's Nest]

Depends...

That would also depend on the judiciary in the place where you commited the "crime".

Read an old thread of mine [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/18.102954?page=1] for clarification on how stupid this area can get.

That is just...

Damn...

I facepalmed...

Interesting.

And I do find it a bit odd, you having sex with someone who is 16. And you're 22, non? 6 years... That's too big an age gap, personally.

I'm 22 and I'm starting to think 16 is too young now. Which is odd considering a few years ago I thought it was fine. I think its mostly to do with immaturity tho.

But for the record there are some 16 year old girls who just are older than 16 in both physicality and attiude. But I abstain for my social standings...

Of course, legally you would be charged with pedophilia, but like I said, if she had sex willingly with you and didn't complain to the authorities, you don't have a problem.

It's not usually the girl that reports you. It's the axe-wielding dad or the cock blocking brother...

So I've also heard of people getting lesser sentances for rape if they could prove that their victims were provoking it? As much as I hate the idea of that, it seems that using a bit of common sense when dealing with statutory rape wouldn't go amiss.

 

[ma55ter_fett]

yea 16 sounds about right, though I would advise against it till they (both parties) are out of school.

 

[Necrofudge]

In the U.S. it depends on the state. I think its 14 or something in South Carolina, while it's a reasonable age in the better states (So not Georgia or Texas)

 

[mokes310]

In the US mostly it's 18 right?

It depends on the state. Some states it's 16, other's it's a firm 18.

 

[AkJay]

In my state, the age of consent is 16.

 

[faceless chick]

It's not usually the girl that reports you. It's the axe-wielding dad or the cock blocking brother...

So I've also heard of people getting lesser sentances for rape if they could prove that their victims were provoking it? As much as I hate the idea of that, it seems that using a bit of common sense when dealing with statutory rape wouldn't go amiss.

Hmm I dunno about that, I never bothered to see, but it sounds wrong to me.

However, kids don't really care abotut he law, it's the reputation they're after. Havign sex early is "cool" especially with an older person, so they're likely to do it just to impress their friends.

A few months ago I witnessed a conversation between 3 13-year-old kids, one of them being a relative fo a friend.. One of the other boys was laughing at him because he was "13 and still a virgin" and if he were in the other's place, he'd "pound the girl silly" (with appropriate gesture)

So, if someone is laughed at for being a virgin at the age of 13 nowadays, I'm curious how bad it's going to get?
When I was 13, we were still playing hopscotch 0.o. We used to laugh as girls who might have had sex at 13 calling them "sluts".

Will kids have sex at 6 in a couple of years?

 

[War Penguin]

It's 18 here in the US and I think that's pretty fair. Kids at 16 and 17 might be too exited and crazy for sex and might do something stupid. Thing is I have to wait a freaking year. Grrr...

 

[soulsabr]

I don't think there should be an age of consent.

The age of consent doesn't make any difference. If people are gonna fuck, they're gonna fuck no matter what the law says.

People say that "The age of consent cuts down on rapes" Oh, fuck off! A rapist isn't gonna give a shit what the law says. He's already gonna rape someone, he's not gonna be like, "Oh, your just 17, I shouldn't rape you today."

So, basically you agree a 50 year old should have legal rights to screw a 5 year old? I would imagine you didn't think that response completely through. Age of consent laws are really aimed at stopping acts like that.

 

[Mozared]

What are the differences in other countries and how do you feel this reflects on your country?

I think it's 16 here as well in Holland. Make of that what you will.

Do you agree with the laws in your country? Or do you feel that they should be higher or lower? If so, why?

I don't mind really. They're basically only there to pluck out the real pedophiles. 15-year olds who want it will do it anyway, law or not.

Would you find the idea of me having sex with a 16 year old repulsive and/or peadophillic? If so, why?

Depends, how old are you?

Another point is that it is illegal to have gay sex until you are 18 in the UK (I think?). Is that fair?

Probably not.

Edit: Also, sabr, there's a difference between 'being forbidden to do' and 'having the legal right to'.

 

[Deleted]

I'm 16 so sex with a 16 year old girl is a-ok for me, but whats the rules of both participants are underage? Who gets in trouble the boy?

 

[Julianking93]

I don't think there should be an age of consent.

The age of consent doesn't make any difference. If people are gonna fuck, they're gonna fuck no matter what the law says.

People say that "The age of consent cuts down on rapes" Oh, fuck off! A rapist isn't gonna give a shit what the law says. He's already gonna rape someone, he's not gonna be like, "Oh, your just 17, I shouldn't rape you today."

So, basically you agree a 50 year old should have legal rights to screw a 5 year old? I would imagine you didn't think that response completely through. Age of consent laws are really aimed at stopping acts like that.

I was mainly aiming it at the reason consent laws are in place. A 5 year old isn't going to agree to sex, so therefore, its rape.