My best friend in high school was 17 when she started dating the football coach. They were married for 17 years. I don't see a 17 year old as a child. And he did the honorable thing in the end.
Doesn't actually seem predatory to me.
And there are PLENTY out there that could be a predatory 'poster child'. .....is all I'm saying.
It's like the difference between stealing a pack of gum and a million bucks.
It used to be normal to be married young. Women menstruate in the teen years bc biologically they SHOULD be reproducing early in life.
Just bc WE decided they are children bc WE baby them, doesn't necessarily mean that some people aren't mature enough to handle these grown up relationships. And not all of them should be prosecuted.
Commence with the attacks if you'd like but I like to think logically, not emotionally.
You’re telling me you think it’s OK that someone in a position of power uses their influence over a 17 year old who can’t tell the difference?
Just because women and men can procreate in their teens doesn’t mean someone much older can prey on their young, impressionable minds. Two teens having kids is way different than a fully formed adult using their position to reach teenagers.
I'm saying it isn't always preying. Some people are genuinely caring for one another. I was very mature for my age. And sought older men. Just a couple years older but they'd still be in trouble today. I was 15 when I started dating my 18 year old high school boyfriend. We didn't marry but we were together 4 years. I never felt he preyed on me.
I saw this on gab last night.
Forgive me, but....
This guy is the WORST pedo example. He married the girl and had 3 kids. They've since divorced but still.
He is convicted. He is a great example.
I disagree.
My best friend in high school was 17 when she started dating the football coach. They were married for 17 years. I don't see a 17 year old as a child. And he did the honorable thing in the end.
Doesn't actually seem predatory to me.
And there are PLENTY out there that could be a predatory 'poster child'. .....is all I'm saying.
It's like the difference between stealing a pack of gum and a million bucks.
It used to be normal to be married young. Women menstruate in the teen years bc biologically they SHOULD be reproducing early in life.
Just bc WE decided they are children bc WE baby them, doesn't necessarily mean that some people aren't mature enough to handle these grown up relationships. And not all of them should be prosecuted.
Commence with the attacks if you'd like but I like to think logically, not emotionally.
You’re telling me you think it’s OK that someone in a position of power uses their influence over a 17 year old who can’t tell the difference?
Just because women and men can procreate in their teens doesn’t mean someone much older can prey on their young, impressionable minds. Two teens having kids is way different than a fully formed adult using their position to reach teenagers.
I'm saying it isn't always preying. Some people are genuinely caring for one another. I was very mature for my age. And sought older men. Just a couple years older but they'd still be in trouble today. I was 15 when I started dating my 18 year old high school boyfriend. We didn't marry but we were together 4 years. I never felt he preyed on me.