Once someone is of the age of consent (18) do you think it’s ok for them to be in a relationship with a person of any age

Fuck no. Sure, it’s legal, but that doesn’t make it okay. I’m 19, and I can promise you that my 18th birthday wasn’t some magical switch into adulthood, it wasn’t like I woke up that day and was suddenly a mature adult who had their life together.

It is UNBELIEVABLY easy to take advantage of someone who is considerably younger than you, because whether you like it or not, you are automatically given the upper hand in the relationship. You know more than they do. You have more experience. And when that is the case, manipulating them becomes a simple task.

Legally it’s ok but at my age I want a man who can relate to my life experiences and is mature and comfortable in their skin. I don’t want to babysit.

No. I’m about to be 62. Why would I date someone that’s 18, regardless of its legality? Some disparities are just morally wrong.

No.

It's ok legally. Morally, there are many situations where a relationship should raise a lot of eye brows even if a person is of age.

The creepiest idea I’ve heard grown men or women say about sex with someone younger than they are is “ as long as they’re legal it’s fine” how I hear that is “ if it was legal to have sex with a person younger I would” it’s completely creepy and I would consider why someone much older than me ( when I was 18) was so interested in having sex with me. I’ve never wanted to be a fetish for anyone. Look at some of these peoples groups that have over a dozen times now they like “ younger” think “ younger and older should be together” “ age gap relationships”. If you only want to be desired for how few years you’ve been on the planet then those older people are for you. I’d be worried though if any of them since young age for sex is so important may have been sex tourists in the past. Traveling to countries where they don’t protect their children. That’s what I’d be thinking of as a person much older than me was so interested in my young age.

I raise an eyebrow at certain large age gaps. In general I think people should stick to a range around their own age. No that doesn’t mean I think a 30 year old who is attracted to a 19 year old is a “pedophile”; we should not misuse terminology. But I think a relationship with a large age gap is more likely to be exploitative in some way. Especially if the younger person is financially dependent on the older person. The older person with their additional life experience should understand that a relationship with someone that young, even if legal, is potentially not appropriate.

Society has also historically been more accepting of older man/younger woman compared with any other combination, but it shouldn’t matter what the genders are.

Once they are both legally adults, they can date who they want. But anything that’s out of the ordinary gets special attention from the society. Mixed race couples, same sex couples, fat/slim, tall/short, rich/poor Etc.
Just be ready.

Ew no. I find it creepy when guys wait for that cut off point. Just because they're 18 doesn't mean they're suddenly emotionally and mentally mature.

In UK age of consent is 16 and there is no legal issue with them being in a relationship with anyone of any age.

My personal view is that morally there's an issue there.

The legal age of consent isn't 18 everywhere. There are many different ages of consent in the world. There are three in the US alone -- 16, 17 and 18. In the US, 18 is the age of majority which is when the government starts calling people legal adults. Most US states have 16 as the legal age of consent. Having said all that, age of consent laws are bullshit and shouldn't exist. They're unnecessary, arbitrary, repressive, blanket laws that violate youth sexual rights. Age of consent laws aren't needed to punish sexual crimes against young people. Sexual crimes against adults are punished without age of consent laws. Society should do the same thing with minors as with adults. Judge on a case-by-case basis and only punish actual crimes and not needlessly taboo, innocent things. People don't need to be 18 to be in consensual age-gap relationships or any consensual relationships. Age-gap relationships require consenting people not consenting adults.

No.

Fuck no.

No and the age of consent differs from a country to country. It's 15 here so that's absolutely not okay.

After they are a legal consenting adult they have the right to date anyone they want. Legally is a legal thing, morals is another story .
I’m not going to get involved with someone that could be my daughter ( I’m talking about age here just to clarify) to me it would be a moral issue but I also don’t think just because I think that that I have a right to dictate how others must think about it.
Simple answer is yes once an adult it’s up to the two involved no one else in my opinion.

In most US States, the "Age of Consent" is 16, the "Age of Majority" or when they legally are an "Adult" varies between 18 to 21. Once they are legally an Adult they can date whoever they want. Being in a relationship with someone who is a lot older than you can have its challenges simply because of their life experiences and energy levels. While most would say an age difference of more than 10 years is "morally" wrong, who are we to determine what love is between consenting adults...

Generally speaking, it’s none of my business, but if I had a daughter who is 18 dating someone 30+ I’d be tearing into him for grooming or taking advantage my kid. Even someone in their late 20s is in a completely different place mentally/in their life than a kid fresh out of high school.

[b]Reportable offenses[/b]

-18 is the age of consent, but it is illegal with a school teacher or coach to date them. That is prison.

-14 is age of consent if it's with someone one or two years older, but if there is 10 years or more difference it's called "Lude and lascivious acts upon a minor."

-16 is age of consent if its with someone younger than 22,

-under 16 and over 22 it is statutory rape

-under 14 its statutory rape with any age.

-Anyone NOT consenting it is called rape.

I think it's pretty normal for an 18 year old to want to be with older people.

I think it's extremely unhealthy and predatory for someone my age to want to be with an 18 year old.

Okay? Probably okay, but probably also not a good idea. Very little of what I thought was going to happen when I was 18 has happened, I went in a totally different direction. Most of my peers have changed direction as well. What struck my fancy at 18 is completely different that what strikes it now. I got married at 19, divorced at 21 and moved on. What seemed like a marriage made in heaven didn't work because we were young and changed as we matured. I wouldn't recommend anyone commit to a serious relationship till they have lived a little.

I think some parts of this question are unclear. For example by "any age" it has to be also the age of consent or above

Not really , I think their should be boundaries that go beyond laws.

ever see when sea turtles are born ?

Of course... Once they are of consenting legal age they can choose who they want of any age...

Yes why not their an adult and its no ones business but the 2 of them .

If they are of age then it is none of my business.

Depends on the age difference though.

that is the law.
but i have known some, who were ready early,, and others,
waited still longer.

I dont think there is anything wrong with it.
but many will think the older, is somehow tricking the younger.
age cap is cool

Seems legit.

Yes, if they're legal adults, it's no one's business but their own.

As long as they're an adult they can do whatever they want, whether it's a good idea or not.

Within reason, but if an 18 year old falls in love with a 70 year old that’s their business not mine.

No i don't think that.. i also don't think that 18 year old girls call themselves lil girl.. that’s creepy

No, nope, nah, not likely, not in my personal opinion, not to be ending happily ever after, etc.

See the age of consent in the Vatican City

I guess it is their choice, but I would normally say no.

Yes, of course. Other than legal implications, age is just a number.

as long as their partner is the age of consent

If they're legal adults, sure.

IF neither is exploiting the other.

I think so. What do you think?

It's their right.

legal yeah. Okay, no

Who gives a shit

Legal ≠ moral

Pretty much.

Of course.

Yes why not