@bulky_nerd@fedi.yesmap.net I think the first step is an open and frank discussion about children and sexuality.

Considerations about reforming/abolishing the "AOC" would naturally follow.

Obviously everyone has a limit on when they think an individual can actually "consent" or not. Some go younger (or are "ageless"/abolitionists), some are higher.

Ideally, I'd say the benchmark would be when they reach "teen" age (i.e. 13-ish). But, as I've pointed out, there are children who pursue romance with older partners at younger ages than that.

Generally, I would argue for reform. Ideally, I'd argue that we need to have a new understanding entirely, because contemporary views of "consent" are narrow-minded (look at "statuatory rape" laws, for example).