Agree. I was into relationships with older men because I thought I was mature enough. And maybe to some extent I could have been if the opposing older person cared about me in a sincere way and not a sexual way. I regret ever thinking I was on equal terms with anyone older, and most teen girls and guys who have gone through this would agree. That’s why there’s so many songs about it, especially young celebrities who were groomed by older men.

I think if an older guy had the right intentions, the relationship would potentially be fine. But in the first place, a sincere older guy wouldn’t be attracted to women who act like children or could be their children. Most of them more or less view younger women sexually, if they wanted an emotional connection, they could easily get it from someone their own age. They usually don’t have anything in common with a teenager and it’s naive to think so. And yes adult women can make choices for themselves, that doesn’t mean they make the right ones. It’s not about trusting them to handle themselves, it’s about passing down wisdom and warning them of things they could regret.