Age of consent, paedophilia, NAMBLA etc.

[Shiner]

Eh too many responses to read. However here is my view of NAMBLA and paedo's

1. They probably can't help the attraction. I really don't like thinking about it.
2. It's illegal because it does hurt people. Children aren't developed enough to make that choice and it often ends up with major psychological ramifications for those children when they grow up. Sure some might think its a fun idea? but do they really understand what they are doing and how they will feel later in life when they remember it.

I know a few girls that thought this was the case and started sleeping with older guys (18-19) when they were 11-13. Most of them felt it was fine at the time, but they all pretty much deeply regret it these days.

As for teenagers? it depends on the age and what their country believe is the age when they can legally consent. However while it might be legal for say a 14 year old to consent in some counties, are they mature enough to deal with some of the things that come from this? maybe not, maybe so.

16 is legal as the age of consent in Australia, and while I see that as being appropriate, it would never be appealing for me at my age (only 26) to consider having a relationship with someone at that age. There is nothing for me to gain out of it. I prefer someone that has had some life experience and can make decisions for themselves based off their past.

Also someone that can support themselves is appreciated.