I know what a pedophile is, but what about younger people who date much older people. For example; Anna Nicole Smith dated someone who was considered elderly. Is there a term for this?
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The correct term is "gerontophilia", meaning lover of the elderly, especially in a sexual context.\n\nNot often used, of course -- it's one of those obscure words that show off one's knowledge of prefixes (geronto = old, elderly) and suffixes (phil = to like, to love).
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I don't remember where, but I read a case where a few females held down this 13-year old and got on top of him until he came because one of them wanted a kid.  It was quite sad, and the kid suffered pretty extensive mental damage.\n\nRape means unwilling.  With enough physical stimulation, you can make almost anyone have an orgasm.  It's still rape, though.
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Yes there are many women out there that would date a younger man.  Some older women would feel flattered that a younger man would find them attractive.  \n\nThe thing is if you want a mature woman you have to be a mature man.  Older women espically if they already have children and some that dont... Do Not Want A Child.  \n\nGo for it and Good Luck!!
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Don't worry, it's a short read:\nhttp://www.skepticsannotatedbible.com/says_about/pedophilia.html
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Yes I think it does. Only because of the maturity thing. When I was 19 I dated a 32 year old that had two kids. He and I had a lot of fun together, but he wanted an "instant" step mom for his kids. I on the other hand wanted him to myself and didn't want to share him with the kids. A lot of people will tell you that age doesn't matter. But I disagree with that. The differences in age groups and wants/needs/maturity levels are to wide.
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The "Dirty Old Man",usually refers to the man who happens to like woman/girls who are at least 30 years younger than them,someone old enough to be his daughter. I see nothing wrong with you,or your neighbors watching "stag" movies. Their only movies!. Your "80 somethin",year old neighbors are not getting off on these movies. Visual stimulation would not work for him. He's probably popping Viagra,and having a poppin good time! (I ain't mad at him!)
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Nothing is wrong with it as long as it is consentual and a relationship based on respect and affection.  When I was 18 I dated a 44 year old guy, we stayed together for 3 years and we're still great friends.  \n\nHowever I've also known older men that prey on younger women and men because they are less experianced, and use them for sex, like that they can easily control them, or fetishize them to a startling extreme.  That is not cool to me because it lacks the fundamental respect for their partner.\n\nIt doesn't matter if your bf is 18 or 85, you should both be treating each other as equals with respect and no exploitation.  That advice goes to couples who are the same age too.
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Delicate topic but I have the confidence to give my opinion...  In general I would say pedophilia is a sexual preference.  Where you get into the "sexual perversion" angle would concern the difference in ages between the preferrer and the object of interest (young girl or boy).  Also whether it is a homosexual or heterosexual infatuation.\n\nThe degree of age differences often dictates a judging person's general level of distate for and about the perceived perversion (a word which has bad connotations).  Perversion is a sliding scale, securely based on the culture and society and part of the world.  For example, marriages of/to 12 year olds is common in India.\n\nI think it is an interesting point (I just red in another posted question) that adolescents become sexual around 12-13, and yet, the law makes them "wait" until 18.\n\nChildren are beautiful and are our future and should be loved unconditionally.\n\n-Peter\nB.A. in Psychology\n\nP.S. EDIT-- IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT PEDOPHILIA IS SIMPLY AN INTEREST WHEREAS (AS IT IS OFTEN CONFUSED WITH) CHILD **MOLESTATION** IS A DECISION AND ACT.  LOVE AND THE ACT OF LOVING THROUGH ACTIONS ARE TWO SEPARATE AND VERY DIFFERENT THINGS.  I RESENT ANY IMPLICATIONS THAT I HAVE EVER BROKEN THE LAW, WHICH I HAVE NOT.\n\nPPS. BUT YES I CAN COMPLETELY SEE HOW ANY FORM OF INTEREST IN THOSE MUCH YOUNGER THAN THE PERSON COULD BE "DEMONIC POSSESSION."
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you're asking for the world of pedophiles to come get you. don't worry, you're going to love it when someone 50 years old preys on you!
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Well, it really depends on the statute where you are, but technically age has nothing to do with the term "molest".  It's an improper sexual touch. You really do need to contact the authorities and report it, but really it becomes your word against his unless there was a third party witness. But, because i'm not a lawyer, and i can not give out legal advice, what i would do personally is contact the police and get advice from them or a lawyer.
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First of all... old men that like young people are sick losers and should be in prison.\n\nSecond... 14 year olds should be at home after 9pm.\n\nThird... I think 16 year olds can date 14 year olds but make sure that just bc you're a little older you don't put pressure on the sex issue.  Wait a few years PLEASE.
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i think it's true. you see celebrity guys marring younger girls all the time, sometimes after a kid or two. but when you see a couple in your city with an obvious age difference people call the guy a pervert, or if the girl is older, she's a gold digger.
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That is a bad, bad deal.  Get him out while you can.  I have a friend who was 22 and slept with a 16 year old (stupid, stupid, I know) and now he has to walk up to everyone in his neighborhood and tell them he is a sex offender, by law.  He is wearing the Scarlett Letter because he was "in love" and all that other bs he told us at the time.  Now he is effed for life.  Tell him to get out of it, whatever you do.  He is an actual child predator.
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Absolutely NOT! The vast majority of ALL sex offenders, including child molesters, commit the offense against someone they know well or against a family member.
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Older. I've never dated anyone my age or younger.
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I could understand a freshman wanting to go out with a senior, but I do not think it's appropriate.  The difference in age may be only 3 years, but that's a big difference at that age.  And I think the senior should think twice about going out with a freshman, especially if sexual activity is anticipated.  It's like an adult taking advantage of a kid.  Ever hear of statutory rape?
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yes, but they are turned into pervs by societies sexual repression. you should also consider the christian rights folks rabid obsession with the laws on sex. there ar a lot of people in jail for being 18 when there girlfriend's 16 ...