Re: A YF is not property.

-Yes I believe that parents should (unless they are physically or psychologically clearly harming the child) be able to decide for their child whatever they want. Ultimately that decision making would extend to whether they want the child to be involved in sexual relations with adults. I don't think the state should be involved in it.

As for the constant comparison to slavery etc. I take everything on a case by case basis and do not compare what any group went through and try to look at everything on its on merits not as a continues march of progressivevism or something.

-I don't have to worry about it because Abby's mother has told her up front that she is monitoring everything that the child is doing online. She never wants to lie to her about it. If Abby was trying to break those filters, I would tell the mother.

-I am in that position of authority and decision making as the mother in no uncertain circumstances wants me to keep her away from other adult males unless approved by the mother. If it was someone her own age which the mother while uncomfortable with it has actually not told me not to. I would not do anything. I would tell the mother of the relationship. If she approves of it I would of course be fine with it.

-Like I said I look at everything based on its on merits. I do not believe a 10 year old should decide what's best for themselves in all cases. How much the parents decide to let the 10 year old decide for themselves is up to the parents.