Many of us, as parents and guardians, dream of providing a safe and secure environment for our children to grow, learn, and explore. It's a goal that's deeply personal to me as I strive to protect especially the vulnerable among us - our children. An unsettling reality curses our society - sexual abuse of minors, often justified by low age of consent laws. With heartache, we watch as our younger generations are exposed to traumatizing experiences that impact their lives profoundly. Today, I am standing up to lobby for a change in these laws. I advocate for the age of sexual consent to be set at 18, an age when most individuals have completed secondary education and possess a better understanding of their rights and responsibilities. This change is not just about numbers; it's about safeguarding the welfare and future of our children. Studies show how early sexual experiences can lead to multiple mental and physical health problems later in life (Source: American Psychological Association), so it's not just about morality but about public health too. Let's join forces to create a safer future for our children by supporting this petition to increase the age of sexual consent. Please sign the petition today. I'd like to change the age of consent from 16 to 18, because in the eyes of the law a man being 21 is okay to have sexual interactions with a 16 year old, which in the eyes of many is very wrong. I'd like to keep those close to me safe, and in doing so keeping other minors across the nation safe to.