I guess when people want to fight they always come back to this topic.
My observation (I am not speaking for anyone)
The women know that their young daughters (12 to 16) are not ready to be looked at this way. They are not arguing against the age gap they are looking at it from the practical aspect of their own daughters.
The men are not really "pervs", they are just fearful that they will not be able to find a spouse and settle down. Fear can make people respond aggressively.
If we stop accusing people of the worst and be more understanding of each other, it would be a good act of charity. (I know know one wants to look at this from that angle.) Carry on.