underage sex

Really? Why does the media constantly go on about our teenage pregnancy rate then (not trying to sound rude I actually would like the answer lol)?

Its over 10%? The media loves to whip up a frenzy because things related to sex always cause an uproar. More viewers = more advertising bucks.

And how would that apply to the BBC? They don't use advertising.

I've just read on the BBC now and they put 'highest in Western Europe' so Sweden would be like.. Northern Europe lol?

I think the real concern is not the age of consent, but sex education and attitudes concerning sex in the UK. As I said before.

Contrary to your belief, not all under 18s are like that...

Elaborate please

Age of consent has no effect on the rate of teen pregnancies - if anything there is an argument that (all other factors ignored) a higher age of consent increases the teen pregnancy rate. Clearly this is something of a fallacy, so attitudes towards sex and contraception, or some other factor, must be responsible.

The only use of an age of consent law is to protect the young from the old.

Japan has a low age of consent (12, if I remember correctly). I dont recall it being anywhere near the UK's teen pregnancy rate, let alone the US\Canada.

So you'd agree with my point then

Because they're typically viewed as the weaker sex and the more likely victims. It's also difficult for a woman to rape a boy I suppose. Without getting crude, the methods she would have to use would constitute sexual assault, I think.

I agree though that this is something of an inconsistency, but bear in mind I didn't write the laws.

People under 18 are perfectly capable of having serious relationships. So why prevent them from expressing their love in the form of sex. As has been said, different individuals mature at different rates.

Your remarks could be viewed as discriminatory against young people.

I don't believe what I said was discriminatory, but rather opinionated in an old fashioned way.
Try having a 16 year old daughter, then state it's perfectly acceptable. You need to look at it in both lights.

I just personally feel very upset about everything at that age. I still look back very conciously, and feel deep regret. I have gained principle values in regards to this, and feel it's something that should not be taken lightly.

The question is whether a 16 year old girl can really understand the true value of what she is doing. I guess that depends on the individual, but looking at it from a nationwide perspective, I don't think so.

Whatever the outcome, nothing will ever change anyhow. 12-13 year old girls will still be getting pregnant, and council houses will be awaiting.

I don't believe what I said was discriminatory, but rather opinionated in an old fashioned way.

Try having a 16 year old daughter, then state it's perfectly acceptable. You need to look at it in both lights.

I just personally feel very upset about everything at that age. I still look back very conciously, and feel deep regret. I have gained principle values in regards to this, and feel it's something that should not be taken lightly.

The question is whether a 16 year old girl can really understand the true value of what she is doing. I guess that depends on the individual, but looking at it from a nationwide perspective, I don't think so.

Whatever the outcome, nothing will ever change anyhow. 12-13 year old girls will still be getting pregnant,

and council houses will be awaiting.

at what age do you think it should be legal to have sex?

if there was no legal age than everyone would be having sex. would there be paedophilia?

Your question is void.

People under 18 are perfectly capable of having serious relationships.

How?! How younger than 18 does one have to be to have a restriction to making a serious relationship?