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SunSeeker

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24. I am stating the rule FOR 18 YEAR OLDS.

Fri May 10, 2024, 07:55 PM

May 10

That's what we're talking about here.

Yes, there are states where a 17 year old can get in trouble for having sex with a 16 year old. That's not what we're talking about here, Counselor Toad.

EVERY state makes it illegal for adults (18 year olds and up) to have sex with minors (less than 18), with very limited exceptions (such as an emancipated minor who gets married to an adult). As a general rule, 18 year olds can't have sex with minors. That is an important rule to impart to your 18 year old.

Of course there is a SHITLOAD of other things/laws/biology/life advice to tell your child well before he or she reaches 18. That's not what we're talking about here.

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Trump gets Barron's age wrong when asked about his youngest son's convention role [View all] Poiuyt May 9 OP

Could he pick Barron out of line-up? OAITW r.2.0 May 9 #1

America's next IdiotsforPalin May 9 #2

Well there goes my political career. I don't know how old *i* am half the time. unblock May 9 #3

nope. you're supposed to know your kids ages NoRethugFriends May 10 #5

I have to do math for everyone. unblock May 10 #6

ok. Trump doesn't bother doing the math though. NoRethugFriends May 10 #11

He missed by a few months TexasDem69 May 10 #29

he didn't know his son just had his 18th birthday NoRethugFriends May 10 #30

Lol. Me too, but we're not running for president! ecstatic May 10 #10

Dr. Hur, we need a political medical diagnosis, stat! W_HAMILTON May 9 #4

Your child turning 18 is a major milestone, it means he's no longer a minor.. SunSeeker May 10 #7

Setting its son up for a fall guy. 18 equals Adult Time in prison. Traurigkeit May 10 #8

Yup, and you have to tell them about statutory rape laws. SunSeeker May 10 #9

Generally not. Ms. Toad May 10 #18

Absolutely you do have to tell them. Every state has these laws. SunSeeker May 10 #19

I am an attorney, and you are wrong. Ms. Toad May 10 #23

I am stating the rule FOR 18 YEAR OLDS. SunSeeker May 10 #24

Again - the rule you are stating is not generally correct. Ms. Toad May 11 #32

Again, the general rule to stay safe from statutory rape laws is to not have sex with anyone under 18. SunSeeker May 11 #35

It's not that I disagree with that advice - Ms. Toad May 11 #37

Trump doesn't celebrate his family's birthdays. yardwork May 10 #12

...or Christmas. gab13by13 May 10 #26

He just turned 18 less than two months ago! TSExile May 10 #13

Trump has advancing dementia.. DemocraticPatriot May 10 #15

I just think it's peak Trump Johnny2X2X May 10 #14

I'm surprised he knows he has a son. bif May 10 #16

Do you think Barron registered for Selective Services yet... llmart May 10 #17

Good question! My son registered as soon as he turned 18. SunSeeker May 10 #21

My son registered at 18 also. llmart May 10 #25

Congratulations! Sounds like you've got a lot to be proud of! SunSeeker May 10 #31

sounds like my father. Tickle May 10 #20

He's interviewing with Telemundo Miami senseandsensibility May 10 #22

and that right there is why he is NOT going to be a delegate for his own father Takket May 10 #27

Daily mail would lead with this story if it was Biden's "gaff"... everyday they feature a Biden "gaffe' story BlueWaveNeverEnd May 10 #28

Remember when trump would refer to the 1918 flu pandemic as 1917 flu pandemic IcyPeas May 11 #33

Well, he was busy boning Stormy pfitz59 May 11 #34

Well, after all..... DFW May 11 #36