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I'm close enough to his age (54) to comment, AND I have a 12-yo daughter (although I honestly don't think that changes my position). A 12-yo may be becoming sexually mature, but they are FAR from being emotionally mature enough to make that sort of decision. Twelve is simply too young to engage in sexual activity. My daughter is still on that little girl/adolescent bubble... waiting to be a teen. But she is not emotionally (or physically, as far as I know) ready for sex.
Any guy my age who finds girls that age (or a woman finding boys that age) sexually attractive has some serious issues of their own.
I do think age of consent is a very slippery concept. I like the idea that young people close in age should have more leeway than when there is a larger difference. Common sense should rule, although erring on the side of protecting the child is not a bad decision.
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