Then we have to get into the definition of harm. History has shown us that when we take things on a 'case by case' basis we end up with a tier justice system where one group always gets the benefit of the doubt and other group gets the strong arm of justice I'm sure there are plenty for 14 yr girls that had sex with order men but never felt 'harmed' by it. Once you open up that gate . .. . then NAMBLA is happy The ability of an adult to manipulate a child is real. Adults can 'harm' a child and the child doesn't 'feel' harmed. I mean seriously. . . pimps do it everyday Rocket River
That's where the concept of age of majority comes into play, these are risks he can't meaningfully cope with emotionally and responsibilities he can in no way meet logistically, even with support from grandparents.
Reverse it. How about a hot looking male volleyball coach who becomes close chums with one of his players. Even replace it with a daughter or niece of yours. He's 24. She's 13. He's a real baby face. Could possibly pass him off as an older boy from high school to the parents and no one would be the wiser. Would you be as sympathetic? I mean he's hot right? It can't have been that bad for your daughter or niece. She probably even enjoyed it. Right?
My opinion would probably stay the same. Fire the teacher and revoke the teaching license for using the position to take advantage of his/her student. As for criminal charges, that's tougher. The parents should have the final say unless there's clear harm like prostitution or abuse.
No parent approval here. 26-year old Central Texas football coach lured student in via Snapchat, had sex with her in classroom
There was a coach that diddled a cheerleader when I was in High School in the 80s, he got fired, and everyone moved on. Coach Brunson was his name...... DD
