• daannii@lemmy.world
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        2 days ago

        The point about puberty meaning a girl is “mature enough for sex”.

        Menstruation isn’t a sign of sexual maturity.

        Being pregnant as a teen is a serious health complication.

        I feel like the argument they were making was that if the girl has went through puberty (started menstration) she’s old enough and it doesn’t count as a child anymore.

        I was pointing out that this process occurs at age 11-12 for most girls.

        Girls.

        Menstruation or puberty is an irrelevant factor.

        Honestly I think age of consent should be set to 20. With exceptions made for a 2 year age difference.

        We don’t let people buy alcohol until 21. Don’t you think making a baby is a bigger responsibility than having a drink ?