I have no problem with kids having sex with other kids at puberty (or even before). I do have a problem with adults having sex with kids since almost by definition it is an unequal power relationship in which even if consent is given the emotionally maturity is not in place to give that consent.
Yes, this creates a blurry line (is a 20-year-old with a 16-year-old bad?) but I think it is a line that needs to exist. If biological ability is the sole basis on determining what we think appropriate for children then we have a whole lot of reorganization we need to begin.
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