I miss all the fun!
As to the subject at hand, I am tired of movies that feature a huge age gap and power dynamic and the ...plot twist... the younger person is actually the instigator and/or villain. Please spare me that nonsense. It is just a titillating fantasy for creeps. There are very few Amy Fishers and a lot more Elizabeth Smarts or Vili Fualaau (Mary Kay Letourneau's "boy"friend.
As to the subject at hand, I am tired of movies that feature a huge age gap and power dynamic and the ...plot twist... the younger person is actually the instigator and/or villain. Please spare me that nonsense. It is just a titillating fantasy for creeps. There are very few Amy Fishers and a lot more Elizabeth Smarts or Vili Fualaau (Mary Kay Letourneau's "boy"friend.
Now the taken advantage of is an interesting thought. Clearly, the age gap and, it a teacher dynamic of being a figure of authority, would suggest that, yes, they are being taken advantage of. In those cases, I’d say sure. But let’s say the underaged in question expresses no remorse or regret they know what they were doing, even if they are underage. Many would say, they don’t know better, they’re too young. At what age does that stop being an excuse? 16 and 17 year olds are far more sexually active, so it isn’t a surprise they’d be “interested” in exploring that even with older men.
I use interested because, well, is that interest just an expression of rebellion or something similar?
We hold underage responsible for many of their actions when it comes to breaking the law. Sure, in many cases they aren’t likely to be tried as an adult, but at some point, they should also be held responsible for their actions if they indeed, aren’t showing an ounce of regret.
As and adult, however, and definitely teachers since they are in a position of authority, should never allow themselves to be compromised, regardless. They’re this whole ethical side with them, and definitely should know better.
Forgive if this might seem a tad jumbled. I wrote this on break as fast as I could