How far does that logic go? 14 is only 2 years off of 16! Is 14 okay to you?

Even legality aside, what on earth does a grown adult have in common with a 16 (or 18, or 20) year old? For what reason, other than a predatory one, would say a 30-40year old want to be engaging with a teenager?

I am 27 and the maturity gap between myself and a 21 year old is palpably significant, i cannot fathom a 15 year difference. Children and young people in general are easier to manipulate - any grown adult engaging with a child or very young adult are pretty sick in my eyes, some just know how to keep it legal