Is Statutory Rape Harmful?

[Rocketbutt]

Is there any evidence that an adult having consensual sex with a teenager results in harm of any kind? I can't find any.

For example many states in the USA have an age of consent of 18. However many European nations have an age of consent of 14 (Italy, Germany, Portugal, Austria) - do these nations condone child abuse? I doubt it.

Another idiosyncrasy is that once of age (i.e. 18 in California) no one can object to an exploitative sexual relationship. A 40 year old man can have sex with this young adult, who has little experience of life, and even degrade them in pornographic films. Meanwhile a 20 year old will be arrested and labelled a 'pedophile' for having a loving relationship with a 15 year old girl.

In fact it could even be argued that adults having sex with prepubescents isn't necessarily harmful, although I don't want to discuss that here.

Can anyone here justify the age of consent being what it is? Can anyone here provide evidence that sex before a certain age is harmful?

[vashti]

There is a very high percentage of females who regret having sex with their first partner, particularly when there is an imbalance of power. Laws were made to protect minors who lack the wisdom to act in their own best interests.

And yes, a lot of people DO object to over-18 exploitive relationships. I don't know what planet you are living on.

[Rocketbutt]

Thanks for your reply vashti.

There is a very high percentage of females who regret having sex with their first partner, particularly when there is an imbalance of power.

This is flawed logic. Many females regret having sex with their first partner regardless of their age. Teenager boys are renowned for pressuring girls into sex.

As for this 'imbalance of power', most relationships have an imbalance of power - usually the man is older and earns more money.

And yes, a lot of people DO object to over-18 exploitive relationships.

I'm not a proponent of 'exploitative' relationships. I'm asking if an adult having a sexual relationship with a teenager is intrinsically harmful. I see no reason why a person under 18 having a relationship with a person over 18 (or over 30/40 for that matter) should be considered 'exploitative'. Was 17 year old Harry Styles being 'exploited' by 32 year old Caroline Flack?

[vashti]

Listen, rocketbutt; I am not really interested in trying to convince you that your interest in underage girls is inappropriate. Clearly, you already have an opinion, and are simply seeking to validate it. Even if you disagree with the general population's moral position, there are still laws to contend with, and the judge won't care about your arguments in favor of teen/adult relationships any more than I do, so I suggest you behave yourself.

[DoesntMatter]

No it's not inherently harmful

[iamaninnocentma]

Is there any evidence that an adult having consensual sex with a teenager results in harm of any kind? I can't find any.

For example many states in the USA have an age of consent of 18. However many European nations have an age of consent of 14 (Italy, Germany, Portugal, Austria) - do these nations condone child abuse? I doubt it.

Another idiosyncrasy is that once of age (i.e. 18 in California) no one can object to an exploitative sexual relationship. A 40 year old man can have sex with this young adult, who has little experience of life, and even degrade them in pornographic films. Meanwhile a 20 year old will be arrested and labelled a 'pedophile' for having a loving relationship with a 15 year old girl.

In fact it could even be argued that adults having sex with prepubescents isn't necessarily harmful, although I don't want to discuss that here.

Can anyone here justify the age of consent being what it is? Can anyone here provide evidence that sex before a certain age is harmful?

You are a ****ing idiot, a dirty bastard, or both.

[KingZ]

And yes, a lot of people DO object to over-18 exploitive relationships.

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