Meh. *shrug*

The age at which someone may be eligible for marriage is subjective. My maternal great grandmother got married at 14 and she seemed "ok". Others in countries around the world get married at equally young ages.... I really don't know what the big deal is. Further, I don't like the idea of law deciding what two willing participants and their families may or may not consent to. I think it ought to butt out.

So the question here is; "Is sex with a thirteen year old abhorrent?" Having lost my virginity at that same age, I would have to say "no", so long as the sex was consentual. As for whether or not a thirteen year old can consent, legally they cannot, but realistically they sure can. Again, so long as the family is in agreement, I think the law ought to butt out.

Ok, but did you lose your virginity to a 22 year old? I think thats one of the key points here. I think that it wouldn't have been such a big deal if it was two 13 year olds.

Acutally, she was 19 or so. Not exactly 22, but close.

More importantly, did someone fall pregnant? Sex, I can live with as long as I don't have to hear about it, but supporting a child is well beyond most couples with teenage members.

If that is the case, then it should be illegal to have sex with someone who cannot afford a child. While I like that that thought, I don't know how it could possibly be executed.