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To: The Philosopher who wrote (20710)	8/6/2001 2:20:33 PM
From: Lane3	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 82486

But at the same time, we have to make sure that the decision making we let them make is appropriate to the stage of their brain development. Christopher, as usual, I continue to fail to understand if you are missing the point or if you are intentionally sidestepping it. I imagine that's what Steven's going through, as well. Steven is apparently more patient than I. No mas. Karen

To: The Philosopher who wrote (20710)	8/6/2001 8:33:33 PM
From: Dayuhan	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 82486

It's like teaching a ten year old to throw a curve ball -- their arm muscles and tendons aren't properly developed for it, so if you do try to teach it to them first then can't do it and second they will do permanent damage to their arm. Similarly, if you give to young people decision making power that they aren't physically capable of handling, you do long term damage both to them and society. As usual, I'm not sure if you're missing the point or avoiding it. A ten year old does not have to throw curve balls. A 17 year old does have to make decisions regarding sex. A parent has to choose between preparing a young person to make decisions or allowing the decision to be made without preparation. The choice will be made either way, we can't do anything about that. All we can decide is whether to prepare or not, and if we decide to prepare - as all responsible parents do - we have to decide how best to do that. Which option - preparing the young person to make decisions or not doing so - do you think is more likely to do long term damage to the individual or society? Again, I ask: can you propose a practical policy toward the preparation of young people for sexual decision making that you believe is consistent with modern brain research?