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children and adolescents are not psychologically or morally capable
The '''age of consent''' is a legal and moral principle. It presupposes that children and adolescents are not morally capable of making [[free will|free choices]].
The '''age of consent''' is a legal and moral principle. It presupposes that children and adolescents are not psychologically or morally capable of making [[free will|free choices]].
Not being able to make free choices absolves minors from adult guilt if they commit certain crimes. Either their parents will be held responsible, as in case of theft or vandalism, or the child will simply be considered "too young to know better".
Not being able to make free choices absolves minors from adult guilt if they commit certain crimes. Either their parents will be held responsible, as in case of theft or vandalism, or the child will simply be considered "too young to know better".