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So recently I've been watching a lot of Jeopardy! Right now I'm watching this episode where the answer is "In common law, the age of this, signalling adulthood, is presumed to be 14 in boys & 12 in girls."

So a guy, Tom, asks, "What is the age of consent?"

HOLY SHIT!!!

Dyl1983 8 Nov 27
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I recalled reading that in some states there are few limits on child marriage with parental consent. This website offers information.
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Backwards, but definitely red neck

bobwjr Level 10 Nov 28, 2020
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It's puberty, but how does that pertain to common law?

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It varies state by state. While It would be wrong to criminalize two 14 year olds for having sex, we need to protect 14 year olds from having sex with 17-18 year olds (or older). Or worse, marrying them.

UUNJ Level 8 Nov 28, 2020
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People are getting married as young as 14, still, with parental consent which explains them marrying at 14.

I once worked with a woman who was married at the age of 14. They did not have children, and I think the marriage did not last more than ten years.

@dalefvictor my first brother in law, at 29, married a 14 year old...Alabama, of course. By 18 she had 4 kids & had run off at least 7 times, poor kid. Thankfully she got her tubes tied.......

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Man oh man, keep an eye on that one's playmates!

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