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17 and in love with a 12 year old boy... is it wrong?

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Question - (14 May 2007) 8 Answers - (Newest, 14 August 2007)
A female United States age 30-35, anonymous writes:

i'm a 17 year old girl and i think i'm in love with a 12 year old boy. we're friends and we hang out almost everyday. he's friends with my brother who is 13 and that's how i met him. most of my friends are younger then me(like 12 and older) because i like hanging out with people who are younger than me rather than people my own age. i don't know why...i just have more fun with them. i don't know what to do because i like him so much. is this wrong?

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A female reader, SassySashy Canada +, writes (14 August 2007):

Your feelings may be valid but the age difference is of more importance. If the roles were reversed and it was a 17 year old guy and a 12 year old girl i'm sure most people would agree that it's perverse and immoral. The same rule applies when it's a female in the wrong. I would suggest you start hanging around with people your own age, it might prevent you from getting in "questionable situations" and making a huge mistake.

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A female reader, anonymous, writes (28 May 2007):

im in the same boat you are. Im a 18 year old girl who just graduated High School. and i have fallen for my brothers best friend who is 16 and a sophomore in my old High School. My parents say he is too old..but icant just leave and forget him. I have been in other relationships with older men but no one has touched my heart like this 16 year old boy. ( he doesnt look or act like he is 16...and he is about to urn 17...ha) please help!

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A female reader, anonymous, writes (16 May 2007):

Actually, yes, it's a bit inappropriate.

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A male reader, anonymous, writes (16 May 2007):

you just need to find someone your own age and get friends your own age you hang around with little kids when your almost an adult and now you think like a little kid

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A reader, anonymous, writes (15 May 2007):

of course he's young. he is still a child can't you realize that. he's old enough to be your little brother! your almost a full grown adult, so just find someone your own age.

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A reader, anonymous, writes (14 May 2007):

I was in this situation myself a few months ago - I was seeing a 13 year old, and I myself am 17. You need to think about what damage it could do in the future. What if you did start a relationship, and something happened? You could be in trouble with the law for any sort of relationship you have with him.

I advise you leave well alone - find people your own age, and you will find someone even better to devote yourself to.

All the best =]

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A male reader, kenny United Kingdom +, writes (14 May 2007):

kenny agony auntMy opinion is this is wrong, he is only 12 years old, you are a 17 year old girl. You have a maturity level that far supersedes his. A girl is effectively 5 years ahead of boys in the maturity steaks, which is why mostly girls of 16 17 18 onwards often seek older guys, instead of the younger ones.

I would seek someone you own age or older, otherwise i can only see you being a laughing stock amongst you friends.

All the best

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A female reader, eyeswideopen United States +, writes (14 May 2007):

eyeswideopen agony auntYes it is very wrong. Where are the parents of your little friends? I would not think to let my kids hang out with children so much older than they were. There is a problem some where if you don't like to hang out with kids your own age. Talk to your parents and see if they can get you some counseling.

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