[{DvT}JonahHex]

When will "interaction with a minor" become illegal? Or is it already?

What about "being on the same planet with a minor?"

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With those comments, I'm straying from the specifics of this incident and making general comments about the state of society.

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Dutch, I would argue that this is not exactly "another reason to monitor the kids." Another reason is not necessary...the first reason, actually being a parent (as opposed to being a chromosome donor), is sufficient. What I'm trying to say here is something like it is not necessary to justify, with a list of reasons and dangers, monitoring young children while they cross the street. It is something a responsible parent is expected to do. Likewise, internet use. Both crossing the street and using the net are generally safe, useful, and productive activities. In order for them to be consistantly so, a kid must be taught the "rules of the road." I'm not trying to lecture you or imply that you don't already know and practice this. I'm just trying to make the point I'm going for clear.