Lake Erie is a source of drinking water for residents of several states, but it faces continuing water quality challenges. USDA, working with Federal, State and local partners is working to improve water quality in the lake. USDA photo.
Age of Consent Around the World The legal Age of Consent varies from 11 to 21 years old from country to country around the world. In some countries, there is no legal age of consent but all sexual relations are forbidden outside of marriage.
Under criminal law in California, the age of consent is 18 years old. But in a civil case, Foshay says, there have been two rulings that say minors can consent to sex. Children make decisions all the time. Making the decision whether or not to cross the street when traffic is coming, that takes a certain level of maturity.