Re: Is there any evidence that adults having sex with children is harmful?
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2026 7:23 pm
Sometimes in tv drama i see "grooming" scenarios. An older man forms relationship with schoolgirl. Usually in teens so biologically mature, but in school. And in those cases it is not just a sexual relationship. It is clear abuse. The man manipulates the young person, often makes unrealistic promises, often claims the relationship is more than it is, and often drives the person away from friends and family. That is all abusive whether it's a 24yo+15yo or a 28yo+27yo.
And i dont know if the real versions of those fictional men would be true MAPs or just men choosing people at "low" end of their "normal" AoA.
Many MAPs choose not to do those things. What is happening there is not just a relationship. There is something nasty going on. But all society knows is cases like those.
And i dont know if the real versions of those fictional men would be true MAPs or just men choosing people at "low" end of their "normal" AoA.
Many MAPs choose not to do those things. What is happening there is not just a relationship. There is something nasty going on. But all society knows is cases like those.