big deal, I understand where you are coming from. I actually do not feel the need to expose our children to the internet so much. I just think that they WILL get exposed to it at some point, and when that happens, w’d better hope it is from the right sources, and parents would be a right source (hopefully).
Hmm, interesting questions. I’d say that chances are, a child of 12 or 15 would probably not have the maturity or responsibility required to handle taking care of a baby or being committed to and being in a genuine relationship. But it is definitely possible for them to have that maturity if they are educated in it, are committed to it, and know what it takes to be in it. The same thing would apply to a 13 year old driving. The reason there are age restrictions on things like this is for the majority, because the majority of children may not have what it takes to be a responsible driver until the age of 16 or 18 or whatever it might be. I actually think many youngsters that drive shouldn’t be allowed to because they are very erratic.
Bottom line, if they have the maturity necessary (and granted, such maturity is becoming increasingly difficult to find, because of our society coupled with a lack of good parenting), then I see nothing wrong with it.