Scenario:Joel turned 18 last week and has been dating hie 15 1/2 year old girl friend Anna for the past 3mnths. Anna and Joel's relationship has the approval Anna's parents, who are also aware of their sexual encounter. Anna told her best friend Rebecca that she had been having sex with Joel.Rebecca in turn told her mother about Anna and Joels relationship, and also mentioned that they were having sex.Rebecca's mother, who was horrified, reported the sexual relationship between a minor and an adult to the police. The police arrest Joel, he is convicted of felony, and is required to register as a"sex offender" until the age of 43yrs.
1) Should Joel be treated as an adult and be required to register as a "sex offender"? Pls explain why or why not.
2) What impact will Joel's being labeled as a sex offender have on his place in the society?
Will the label affect his ability to make new friends he had, will people be wary of being around him because of being associated with a "sex offender"? Explain your response (s).