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Originally Posted by MarchHare
If this same crime had been committed against an adult, why do you think it should be subject to a lesser penalty?
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Tough to say.
The relationship between a child and parent is, IMO, like no other relationship. The trust involved is complete. I am not sure if that betrayed of trust could tKe place between two adults.
Also I am not sure the an adult and minor are on the same legal footing. A child's ability to make decisions, or disobey an authority figure are much reduced, when compared to an adult