Is it bad for someone under 16 to have a sexual relationship with someone over 18?
As we all know in many countries it is illegal for someone under 16 to have sex, let alone with someone over 18. But excluding the legal jibbajabba what do you think about it?
I personally don't have an issue with it (unless it's rape of course.) I think that it is up to the individuals and if no one is getting hurt than why all the fuss?
I understand if a 2 year old is having sex with a 60 year old why some may frown upon that but what about a 15 year old having sex with a 20 year old? People often view that as "sick" and "bad" but i personally think that is a narrow minded, pre judgmental way to look at it.
I don't see an issue with it
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It is bad!
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As for a freshmen and senior, there's really nothing wrong with it. If you want to bring up the whole "but they are being taken advantage of" point, thats irrelevant. People will ALWAYS be taken advantage of, regardless of their age. As for a 15 year old having sex with a 20 year old, I think its disgusting and wrong, but hey, its their business not mine. As long as its voluntary there is no problem. Side: I don't see an issue with it
I was fifteen dating a nineteen year old. Now I'm a nineteen year old dating a twenty-three year old. The age difference is nothing if we were in our thirties when we met, but it was a big deal at the top. Why? We were both obviously mature enough to be in a mature relationship, seeing as we're still together and happy. Side: I don't see an issue with it
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i agree. its ok for people in their 30's to be dating someone in their 40's, but its SOOOO TERRIBLE FOR A 16 YEAR OLD TO DATE AN 18 OR 19 YEAR OLD OMG!!! no, it shouldn't be that serious. its only a few year difference. technically, both of them are still teenagers, considering that he/she eightTEEN,, and most of the time its not like a 12 year old dating an 18 year or like a 6/7 year difference. and with 16 year olds with 18 year olds, people always think that the relationship will become terrible, but not all the time. Side: I don't see an issue with it
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Relationships like that can work, and as you get get older the range of age gap for a potentially postive relationship widens. But still teenage years, especailly the years 15 and younger, are often a time of vunerabilty. I am sure you must have seen a number of relationships similar to yours that did not end up as well. Age difference may not be the all or nothing detrimenation of how successful a relationship will turn out, but it still does play a key role. Side: I don't see an issue with it
I don't see anything bad with it... AS LONG AS THEY ARE MARRIED. In my religion, sexual relationship should only be done by married couples.. So, if that's what I believe in, then I think nothing is wrong with doing it.. Even if you're 16 and 18 as long as you're married Side: I don't see an issue with it
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That is absolutely disgusting!. No-one should have sexual relations before they're married. Anyway, what use is having a relationship at 16? It would be better if they concentrated their energies into studying or working and then worry about relationships when they reach 20. Side: It is bad!
"Because you may end up with that person for the rest of your life. It builds character, and social interactions." I personally believe that 16-year olds judge a partner by who beautiful/handsome he/she looks, they will often get into a relationship for the sake of the social status it brings or to have sex. Even if they decide to get married, they are likely to have rushed into it too quickly and misjudged the value of how dependent the other spouse could be in a relationship, this often leads to divorce and wasted years. Side: It is bad!
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Any larger age difference in their life can be harmful and should be avoided? That is such a narrow minded way to look at it. What if you know the person they're dating really well as they are a family friend or you met them and they appear to be genuine. Of course with anyone theres always a risk that they could be dodgy, I mean some preists have proven to be rapists in the past. BUT the point I am trying to make is that maturity differs depending on the person and you shouldn't judge purely on age. Side: I don't see an issue with it
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I have 3 female friends who have entered into relationships with somewhat larger age differences. One flopped, but did part on friendly terms One was a nightmare that involved abuse and the last, and more current one is too soon to call I am just speaking from what i have seen so far. It appears to be that dating during the teenage years are mostly flings that help teens devolpe their understanding of what kind of relationship they are looking for. It is kinda like the metaphorical kiddie pool of the dating world. True, some teens do mature faster and can handle more serious relationships, but the problem is most of them are not ready and do not reconize how unprepared they are until it is too late. It is generally better to be safe and no rush such a relationship. Side: It is bad!
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Considering children under the ages of 16 are very impressionable, it would be easy for someone older than 18 to manipluate them into unhealthy relationships. It depends on how wide of a gap between the couple there is. a 16 year old girl might be able to have a successful realtionship with a 18 year old boy, but i doubt the same could be said about a 14 year old and a 20 year old. Side: I don't see an issue with it
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