[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Bearded Elf Should we absolve all children under the age of consent of [i]any[/i] crime then, since they can't truly make informed decisions and thus are not responsible for their actions? [/quote]Depends on the crime. If I remember correctly, sex is pretty much considered on the level of a legal contract. Two people are entering into an agreement with each other that will have an impact on their lives. A minor is unable to engage in a legal contract. As far as if he should get visitation rights? Yes, I think he should. Even if it was statutory -blam!-, it wasn't a violent attack where he forced her to have sex.