Post #3279684
2026-06-02 12:33 UTC
Replies (4)
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@chisop@todon.eu 2026-06-02 12:36
@SecondUniverse@autistics.life it might be my lack of English knowledge to fully understand the reaction. Mybad.
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@SomeVeganCheeseIsOk@mastodon.social 2026-06-02 12:58
@chisop@todon.eu @SecondUniverse@autistics.life realistically, age of consent varies slightly from person to person; so to avoid getting bogged down measuring everyone, society has chosen a fairly safe age of around 18-21 for most definitions of "informed consent". By that age it's presumed you understand enough to take responsibility for steering your own life. Realistically, your ability to handle things will still depend on your biology and upbringing.
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@SecondUniverse@autistics.life 2026-06-02 13:01
@chisop@todon.eu there are various medical standards around when preteens and teens can give informed consent. There is no medical need to do cosmetic surgeries on newborns. Please be aware that cosmetic surgeries are not superficial and harmless - they can cause lifelong complications. They also may be contrary to the wishes of the patient when they are old enough to express their feelings.
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@amyworrall@mastodon.social 2026-06-02 15:16
@chisop@todon.eu @SecondUniverse@autistics.life that's what Gillick competence is modelling. In the UK someone age 16 is presumed to be able to consent to medical treatment, and below that it's a sliding scale related to “if and when the child achieves sufficient understanding and intelligence to understand fully what is proposed”.