Icelandic minister quits because of past relationship that caused trouble.
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Iceland's children's minister quit her job because of something she did a long time ago. She had a baby with a 16-year-old boy when she was 23 years old.
The woman, Ásthildur Lóa Thórsdóttir, said that their relationship was not against the law. She said it was normal for people their age to have relationships back then.
Even though their relationship was short, the father wanted to be a part of their son's life. He was only allowed to see his son sometimes, but he paid child support until the boy turned 18.
Thórsdóttir says the father didn't try very hard to have a relationship with his son. She officially quit her job, but she is still a member of Iceland's parliament.
Iceland is a small country with a very old history. It is known for its volcanoes and its parliament, which is the oldest in the world.
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Why did Iceland's children's minister quit her job?
She quit because of something she did a long time ago.
What was the age difference between Ásthildur Lóa Thórsdóttir and the boy she had a baby with?
She was 23 years old and he was 16 years old.
Is Ásthildur Lóa Thórsdóttir still a member of Iceland's parliament?
Yes, she is still a member of Iceland's parliament.
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