I don't know. It happens. It's not awful, but at the same time; how is the teen not being taken advantage of? It doesn't matter how mature or wise they are for their age, they are still children.
If it was a 40 year old woman going for a 17 year old boy; I think people would think she's a pedo for sure. But if it's a guy, going for a teenage girl, then people are more willing to justify it; saying that girls mature faster than boys (which isn't necessarily true).
Is it normal: adults starting relationships with teenagers?
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I don't know. It happens. It's not awful, but at the same time; how is the teen not being taken advantage of? It doesn't matter how mature or wise they are for their age, they are still children.
If it was a 40 year old woman going for a 17 year old boy; I think people would think she's a pedo for sure. But if it's a guy, going for a teenage girl, then people are more willing to justify it; saying that girls mature faster than boys (which isn't necessarily true).
I think it's normal to find it shocking.