[theantihero]

It's normal for children to have crushes. I think what your mother was trying to say is that it's unnatural for children to have feelings that go beyond silly crushes, to the point of it being romantic or sexual. If that's the case she was trying to make, then I agree with her. The age of consent is there for a reason, children can't comprehend or have the authority over adults to form an opinion when it comes to the subject of romance or sex.


I would not compare yourself against your peers. You grow your crush or romantic attraction when you do. If they're talking about it, then that's a reflection upon them and their experience; it has absolutely nothing to do with you. Stop trying to compare yourselves and live your own life as you see fit.