I think consent in this case is based on the ability of people to understand complex concepts and consequences. Children cannot do this, thus they cannot give consent. Thus it is a violation of rights.
Same as anyone of diminished capacity. The insane, the senile or otherwise demented, the unconscious, etc.
70 posted on 07/08/2003 10:47:37 AM PDT by Protagoras
(Putting government in charge of morality is like putting pedophiles in charge of children.)