aethus
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Historically, "classic" European ages of consent varied significantly but often aligned with puberty, with Roman and Canon law setting a base around 12 for girls and 14 for boys, though some early laws were as low as 7, while by the late 19th century, many nations raised it to 14-16, linked to protection during the rise of codified laws.
England: "Years of discretion" were as low as 12 for girls, 14 for boys before 1653.
Continental Europe: Some states set minimums at 12 for girls; France's first constitution (1791) set it at 11.
Late 19th & Early 20th Centuries:
Codification: Many nations first codified laws, often setting ages at 12 or 13.
Reforms: Campaigns often raised ages; by 1920, many European nations settled around 14 or 15.
Personally i find it disgusting. They are still children at that age, brains still developing
England: "Years of discretion" were as low as 12 for girls, 14 for boys before 1653.
Continental Europe: Some states set minimums at 12 for girls; France's first constitution (1791) set it at 11.
Late 19th & Early 20th Centuries:
Codification: Many nations first codified laws, often setting ages at 12 or 13.
Reforms: Campaigns often raised ages; by 1920, many European nations settled around 14 or 15.
Personally i find it disgusting. They are still children at that age, brains still developing