Your buddy is involved with a girl and you know it's not right...
You know it's not right. You have asked him "isn't she a little young?" It gets kind of weird when he brings her to parties. Did you know: older men often date girls because they believe they can coerce them into having sex? Or they believe girls won't have sexually transmitted diseases so they do not use birth control. Adult men father Two thirds of pregnancies to underage girls. It's not just wrong, it is against the law. Your friend can go to jail.
Who is at risk for being an exploiter?
* Older teens who may not feel confident of their ability to attract and maintain a relationship with an equal may turn to someone younger as a way to bolster self-esteem.
* Men/older boys who have rigid, stereotyped views of masculinity may see the "conquest" of a young girl as an affirmation of their masculinity.
* Older teens and adults who have control issues may find it easier to control someone who is younger.
* Adults who have not been successful in their relationships with other adults may turn to preying on young teens.
* Victims of child sexual abuse may abuse younger teens.
* While men are the predominant offenders, women may engage in coercive or exploited exploitive relationships with teens as well. They are more likely to use flattery or bribery than threats or overt force.