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My legal knowledge is just fine, thanks. As I say, anyone who tries using "hey, she's passed puberty" as a defence for a charge of having sex with a minor on the grounds that it is technically not paedophilia is on their way to a well deserved jail sentence. The girl in the photo is dressed in an extremely provocative way and at the same time doing her very best to look like a school girl and pandering to unwholesome tastes. This is not a case of some innocent waif who simply does not look her age.

I'm with Shyheels; 'difficult' and potentially critical or conflicting situations appear to arise with almost monotonous regularity as one's body-clock speeds up. World uncertainties, and those closer to home (including the election, regardless of the outcome, Brexit, terrorism ...) do little to inspire confidence in the future and thereby can undermine one's personal stability. Working in my elder son's garden on Saturday whilst my 10-month-old granddaughter sat and crawled in the sun gave me some renewed hope, however - as it should. She responds to any mention of 'grandad' with a big smile and I hope to enjoy her company for many years to come. And she might even inherit something worthwhile in due course if a future government does not confiscate or squander it all.

Sounds rather depressing. As you say, none of us is getting any younger and one does reach a stage - forks in the road - where one has to make some wrenching and potentially life-changing decisions. I hope you find a clear path for yours.