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Re:Ask HN: Do relationships improve or reduce your creativit... by lalaca on Sunday March 29, 2009 @06:23PM (#537893)
> Good thoughts lalaca. I'm part of the over 40 crowd here on HN ;).

I'm actually in my mid 20ies, but I noticed that I sound a lot like an older person on moral issues (because I tend to be a tad bit more conservative).

> I do not agree with the view that "you have to get laid in high school"

That is unfortunately the view among young people. A virgin is looked upon as someone with a type of disease.

> inherit ability to know right from wrong just because they may have had more sexual partners than someone of a prior generation?

The problem is that stable relationships (that eventually leads to marriage &&/|| children) aren't being formed any more. People like instant gratification (like 2 minute oats, etc...) anything that takes a tad bit commitment is ignored.

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I am also amazed at some morals of younger people (including most of my friends) - but this is a whole other topic.

Re:Ask HN: Do relationships improve or reduce your creativit... by endtime on Sunday March 29, 2009 @07:22PM (#537982)
That is unfortunately the view among young people. A virgin is looked upon as someone with a type of disease.

I really don't think this is true. I was a virgin until I was 19, wasn't secretive about it (which is not to say I broadcast the information) and no one ever seemed to care. I have friends who are still virgins and don't think of them differently at all.