In Mexico, the girls start having babies at 12. So by their idea, this is the age of maturity. Technically, a girl becomes a woman when she gets her period, as she can then bear babies. If god (or mother nature if u prefer) feels that youre old enuff to have babies then, its quite possible it was intended to be the age of maturity. Otherwise, wed get our periods at 18.

I know its different in the U.S. and not how we feel as a whole - but who says who is right? Its just how WE feel in America. Sort of like religion.... its a what you believe type thing and all based on perspective.

I suppose theres something to be said for having your own site. No rules to adhere to... total freedom. And there are plenty of other art community sites who dont enforce such things as well. Its my guess thats part of why so many have left Rendo... change is good and setting some limitations as well, but when you start enforcing too many rules at once, it stymies artistic creativity. Bad idea in an art community.