The Needed Change in the Age of Consent An Appeal For the Better Protection of Our Girls

"The Needed Change in the Age of Consent" by Richard Arthur emphasizes the critical necessity of increasing the legal age of consent for girls in New South Wales to better shield them from abuse and despair. Arthur builds a robust argument for revising the law, which then allowed sexual consent from the age of fourteen, to offer superior protections to vulnerable young girls. He examines the moral and legal ramifications of the prevailing age while focusing on the specific risks faced by young girls between fourteen and eighteen, who often lack the maturity to make safe choices about relationships. Arthur outlines the potential physical and emotional damage caused by teen pregnancies and the ensuing social judgment. Ultimately, he advocates for raising the age of consent to eighteen, promoting collective action and urging citizens to push for reforms that cultivate awareness and apply political influence to secure this vital legal enhancement.