under talmudic law, a **ketannah** (a girl aged three years and one day to twelve years) can technically engage in sexual relations. here are the key points: - **legal status**: a ketannah is considered legally capable of being married, and sexual relations can establish a form of marriage. - **consent**: while technically permissible, such relations outside of marriage are discouraged and viewed negatively by rabbinic authorities. - **protection**: there is a strong emphasis on protecting minors from exploitation and ensuring that sexual relations occur within the context of marriage. in summary, while talmudic law allows for sexual relations with a ketannah, it is generally frowned upon and should ideally occur within a marital framework.
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