Would a 15 year old girl be given flack for dating a 12 year old boy?

[Anonymous]

[Summeroflove]

The answer is yes she would. It’s wrong and if they’re having sex possibly even illegal depending on the laws in your particular area.

Dating age gaps are much different in teens, adolescents, and children then it is for adults. Four years age difference between adults isn’t that big of a deal but for underage individuals it IS because of the developmental differences.

Even if they aren’t having sexual relationships it’s still going to be questionable and frowned upon by many people.

[Asker]

My cousin is 15 and a 12 year old boy likes her and she likes him, she asked him out for milkshakes.

[Summeroflove]

It’s a innocent enough date. But I just feel developmentally they are in very different spots. I’m sure she’s a sweet person but it’s questionable. Even if she means well by it

[Summeroflove]

Especially if they slept together she could end up in a lot of legal issues due to the fact that close in age laws many times don’t protect you. If the victims under 13

[Summeroflove]

Not saying it will lead to that. But I feel like someone shouod talk to her that he’s just too young to be seeing romantically. Maybe if they’re older and still like each other.

If it was a year or two. Eh…. Not a big deal. But 12 just seems too young for someone whose 15

[Asker]

I don't think she plans to have sex with him, just milkshakes and maybe some dancing.

[Summeroflove]

I understand Asker. Again I’m sure she’s a sweet person. I just think the age difference is a little much. That’s my opinion and I don’t really think I can say anything else

[RichardBuffalo9]

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[RichardBuffalo9]

Love you so much more than ever since

[Summeroflove]

@RichardBuffalo9 what?

[Asker]

I guess I could give an update after those weird posts, they went out and are now dating.

[Summeroflove]

Interesting

[Zack-Bann]

Between the ages of 10 and 16 humans develop at such a fast rate that every year is a huge physical and mental gap.
A 15 year old girl is at the end of her puberty. Fully legal in certain countries even though she’s still mostly a child.
A 12 year old boy is probably barely grazing the surface of puberty and is still an infant in every aspect.


So that relationship should be stopped and adults need to to step in and break things up


Were they both 15 I would say sure it’s harmless. But as it is it’s just wrong

[Anonymous]

If she's in 10th grade and he's in 6th grade then kids in their class would probably hassle them.

[Nikki1989]

People should mind their own business even with people at those ages.

[RichardBuffalo9]

Call me Richard Buffalo

[RichardBuffalo9]

Love you so much more than ever

[DrPepper12]

Yes. HS teacher here. Even a senior girl dating a junior caused some blowback for her.

[Asker]

She is apparently considered a looker by teenage standards, she could pretty much have any guy she wanted.

[MikeRJ]

I don't think a 12-year-old should date anyone in general, but going for milkshakes seems pretty innocent.

[Asker]

Seem to date younger now, I had a 12 year old cousin who had friends who did.

[MikeRJ]

I once overheard a 10-year-old talk about his girlfriend. How can someone that young date? They have no money to do anything and no car to go anywhere.

[RichardBuffalo9]

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[jahaims]

A sophomore in highschool shouldn't date middle schoolers

[HelpfulWoman]

Should be. its weird