Fair or no?

Do you think it's fair that they have age consent laws for the countries?

Would you want them to change it or not?
Tell me why?

[I'm just curious, sorry if I did any harm.]

I don't think it's fair at all. Also, I don't like the fact people that make these laws go to church ect. Don't they know back in the olden days it was not unusual for a 40 year old man to be with a 15 year old girl?

It's just another way for Government to comtrol our lives, and the lives of others.

I deffinetly want it to be changed. Love is love no matter what age,sex,race. So who are they to tell us what's wrong or not? I think it's totally up to us to decide that.

Well when it comes 2 relationships, id think that there should be age.

like im 14 and if i fall in love with some1 thats 18 and we have sex, thats considered as rape. but who cares if ur in love with them!

and when it comes 2 driving, our grandparents started driving when they were 10 or 12. so why do WE have 2 wait till we turn 16? that makes no sence.

It always seems to come down to "back in the day" or "when my grandma was 12". Or whatever. Fact of the matter is that things are different now. Children are immature longer, and are growing up in a completely different society than the way it was 50 years ago. It drives me nuts to see people use that as an excuse all the time.

I think it's fair to have age consent laws. Of course, those who are under whatever the age consent law is for their country aren't going to agree with it. But come on- would you want a 10 year old kid driving? Or a 14 year old kid having sex with an adult? (not trying to pick on the person above me, just using their examples)

Whether you like it or not, virtually the only people who are going to disagree with age consent laws are the ones who are limited by them. Once you grow up a little bit you realize how immature teenagers and children are, and you start to understand that these laws are necessary.

Trust me- give it five years.

^^Well said Jaime

"I deffinetly want it to be changed. Love is love no matter what age,sex,race."

So when that 30 yr old guy comes to pick your 10 year old sister up for their date, you'll be cheering them on??? I think not.

There is nothing wrong with having an age of consent. If any 30 or 40 year old thought they were going to date my 15 year old they would have another thing coming.

I agree with the consent law, and I will tell you why,An older more experienced person can talk a very young person into almost anything. I know of cases where some older man convinced some young innocent girl that he loved her just so he could use her body for his own pleasure. A very young person cannot fully understand the consequences of their actions.How would you feel if it was your twelve year old daughter with a forty year old?A person needs to gain maturity before they can make decisions that can change their whole life.

No i dont think its fair but thats life what can we do??

I dont think it is fair in the U.S.
im 15 and my boyfriend just turned 20..
i dont care as long as my parents know than i am fine...
i love that boy more than anything...and since he is older than me...hes been through everything im going through..
he is a huge impact to my life.

Yeah it doesn't seem fair to have these laws but they are all there for a reason. I mean I know I don't want older men to hit on my younger sisters and have it be perfectly acceptable. Though it sucks sometimes, overall I think they are important, espcially in our society and the way our world runs today.

Excuses, excuses... Jamie pretty much wrapped it all up; in a nutshell. Things have changed since your parents & grandparents time, including the maturity of children which seems to be lacking. Naturally, of course, those who would disagree are the ones who the age of consent law limits or have limited in the past. In deciding to create an age limit some things had come to their attention, so yes that law is there for a reason & benefit. Grow up, learn to deal with it & be patient kids.

It's fair.

I could go on and on about why I think it's fair, but I'm not going to stir up an argument, so I'll leave it at that.
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Go Jaime, btw.
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I think it's good that they're there, cuz no matter how mature you think you are at that age, you still could easily be manipulated... but sometimes it's unfair, so I think it should be discussed at each case and concluded whether it should be ok or not.

I agree with the age consent laws. The problem with our youth today is that they live in a "I want what I want and I want it now" world. It is only when you are older that you will wish you had waited for many of the experiences in life that you are trying to rush now.

"Back in the day" children were more mature and were required to be more mature than they are now. They had to work very hard and be responsible a lot earlier in life. They were held accountable for all their actions, and hard work, respect and responsibility were a requirement not an option.

I am thankful for the age consent laws because were it not for them so many young children boys and girls alike wouldbe subjected to things they may not be ready for for many years to come (hope that made since). and as previously stated if it is true love it can wait but from experience i must say there is TYPICALLY one thing a 20 year old guy wants from a 15 year old girl, and its not her heart.

in the community i used to live in there was a man and woman who kept their children in cages along their ceiling and took pictures of them and had people come over to "see" their children. if any adult has feelings for a child, that is just sick and call it control from our government. then i am happily "controled" in this subject. but the fact is, its not control, its protection.