The paradigm you argue is only a couple centuries ago 12 was the age of consent
No, I don't believe I did. I believe I said that in the 18th century 14 was the age to start university, an apprenticeship or a trade. Further I said that those actions were closer to adult responsibility than we (20th/21st century people) allow 14 years to take on.
I said nothing whatsoever about age of consent or about 12 year olds.
If someone did, you should have directed your comment at them. I understand you're angry, but to post in reply to something I said about something I did not say in a discussion with over 100 comments is just plain sloppy.
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Re: You're aging these mothers by two years
Date: 2008-06-23 02:18 am (UTC)No, I don't believe I did. I believe I said that in the 18th century 14 was the age to start university, an apprenticeship or a trade. Further I said that those actions were closer to adult responsibility than we (20th/21st century people) allow 14 years to take on.
I said nothing whatsoever about age of consent or about 12 year olds.
If someone did, you should have directed your comment at them. I understand you're angry, but to post in reply to something I said about something I did not say in a discussion with over 100 comments is just plain sloppy.