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NoSoup · 01-27-2006, 12:33 PM

I'm a bit on the fence here...

While I agree with both sides, and I can say that in my opinion the vast majority of 13-14 year olds I know aren't mentally prepared for sex and the potential consequences, I keep in mind that it is only my opinion.

In countless threads here in Sexuality people are always saying things like "You'll KNOW when you are ready for sex, don't force the issue." I agree with that sentiment, but I don't see an age restriction on it. Like I said, the majority of the young people I know aren't ready for it in my opinion, but I have come across a few very intelligent, very mature young adults and I think that they can make up their own mind.

Granted, times have changed - a lot. Hell, I even see a difference and I got out of high school less than five years ago. I believe that if sexual education was much more prevelant and a lot more accepted, young adults would be able to make their own informed decisions.

To me, it seems like a lot of these children have sex simply because they aren't supposed to - it's forbidden. Although I don't agree with it, I certainly can't say that I never did anything simply because my parents/society didn't approve. Providing they have the education - and part of that education would be knowing the emotional aspects of sex - I don't see why they are not able to make an informed decision.

Although this my be hypocritical, I still believe that there should be some age restrictions on sexual partners. A 15 year old having sex with a 15 year old seems much more acceptable to me rather than having a 13 year old having sex with someone in their mid forties....

01-27-2006, 12:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
NoSoup Non-Rookie Location: Green Bay, WI	I'm a bit on the fence here... While I agree with both sides, and I can say that in *my opinion* the vast majority of 13-14 year olds I know aren't mentally prepared for sex and the potential consequences, I keep in mind that it is only my opinion. In countless threads here in Sexuality people are always saying things like "You'll KNOW when you are ready for sex, don't force the issue." I agree with that sentiment, but I don't see an age restriction on it. Like I said, the majority of the young people I know aren't ready for it in my opinion, but I have come across a few very intelligent, very mature young adults and I think that they can make up their own mind. Granted, times have changed - a lot. Hell, I even see a difference and I got out of high school less than five years ago. I believe that if sexual education was much more prevelant and a lot more accepted, young adults would be able to make their own informed decisions. To me, it seems like a lot of these children have sex simply because they aren't supposed to - it's forbidden. Although I don't agree with it, I certainly can't say that I never did anything simply because my parents/society didn't approve. Providing they have the education - and part of that education would be knowing the emotional aspects of sex - I don't see why they are not able to make an informed decision. Although this my be hypocritical, I still believe that there should be some age restrictions on sexual partners. A 15 year old having sex with a 15 year old seems much more acceptable to me rather than having a 13 year old having sex with someone in their mid forties.... __________________ I have an aura of reliability and good judgement. Just in case you were wondering...