But at what point do societal expectations and pressure override consent in a fully formed and educated human? Is there such a point? Something about this makes me think there is.
You’re basically describing an arranged marriage
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surewhynotlem@lemmy.world 6 days agoI guess. But at what point do societal expectations and pressure override consent in a fully formed and educated human? Is there such a point? Something about this makes me think there is.
Then again, I also think that forcing children into a religion is abuse. So maybe this is just my skewed view that the influence of culture is often inappropriate.
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Hardeehar@lemmy.world 6 days ago
Just curious, what set of values would you put on your kids? Or will they be free to do as they please with no guidance from you?
surewhynotlem@lemmy.world 6 days ago
That they respect themselves and only marry someone who does the same. That they find someone who prioritizes taking care of them, and do the same. Everything else is negotiable.
Oh, and they can’t marry some god damned toaster. I’ll be damned if I have AI grandkids.
Hardeehar@lemmy.world 6 days ago
Right… so as long as they have the mental capacity to choose for themselves, then age doesn’t matter…Even if it creeps you out, as long as there is mutual respect, then it’s all good, right?
The couple in this post, as long as there is mutual respect, should get the same general ‘ok’ from you. No double standards.
surewhynotlem@lemmy.world 6 days ago
No no. It’s a maximum not a minimum. At MOST I would try to influence those two things. And if those couples also had ONLY that influence, then fine. Do you think that culture is configured in a way to allow for such minimal pressure?