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1. GeekyBear · 1790826103 · focus · HN ↗

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   1. stackghost · 1790826588 · focus · HN ↗

      > states like California decide that those under 18 are too young to make a decision on marriage, but old enough to decide that they want to have sex change surgery.

      I don’t think this is factually accurate.

      Sex-reassignment surgery (or whatever we are calling it these days) requires parental consent in California if the person seeking it is a minor.

      1. GeekyBear · 1790826990 · focus · HN ↗

         > Sex-reassignment surgery (or whatever we are calling it these days) requires parental consent in California if the person seeking it is a minor.

         So why shouldn't you be allowed to get married with parental consent in the same state?

         I'm OK with a state deciding it either way, but I'm looking for a little consistency.

         1. dabinat · 1790835613 · focus · HN ↗

            Because if they’re marrying someone older that person legally becomes their guardian and there is a massive power imbalance. Marriages with minors often involve abuse because it’s difficult for the minor to leave a legal bond to their guardian.

            Gender-reassignment surgery is more self-contained as it only involves one person.

            1. wallst07 · 1790849514 · focus · HN ↗

               On the flip side, you can get the marriage annulled in 1 day or divorced in a year.

               Surgery is a little bit harder to rollback. There is still a power imbalance if you don't assume the parent is acting with best intentions.

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