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Spiritually speaking, would you care if your teenager was having a "cyber affair" with a 29 yr old?

I am an incredibly mature high school senior who just turned 17 a few weeks ago and there is this guy I "met" on this site (in R&S, actually) who is about to turn 30 and IM's with me all the time. I have a boyfriend, and even if I didn't there is no way I'd meet up with anyone I met online, but I do have fun IM'ing with this guy. He's an atheist, and I'm a Christian, and it's interesting to playfully argue about theology and learn things from an adult's POV. I've told him literally dozens of times to not write sexual innuendos to me or joke about having a relationship, but he thinks it's really funny, so he keeps calling me his "cyber girlfriend," asking me about my sex life and for more pictures. I showed him my Photobucket pictures once, and he called them "erotic" even though they weren't at all! I think he's harmless, but it's just weird that he won't heed when I tell him to knock it off.

So like an hour ago my mom popped her head into my room while I was IM'ing with him. He got excited and asked if he could talk to her because she works in sort of the same field as he does, and I was shocked he'd even asked and said no freaking way. She's not high-strung or anything, but still I'm worried my mom would freak out if she IM'd with him or read the message archive or even knew I was in touch with a man that age. He was just writing about our "cyber love affair" tonight and I was afraid my mom wouldn't think that was funny at all. I don't know if she'd punish me over this, but I'm obviously not going to take that chance and let her know.

So, am I just overreacting? Would most parents care? Would you be upset or punish over something like this? When I told him that my mom might be worried that I was in touch with him, he wrote "NONSENSE" and said that the age difference wasn't that significant. (Somehow his math is a bit messed up and he thinks we're 10 years apart in age when we're nearly 13; he knows my age). Anyway, what do you think? Am I overreacting? Would most adults really be cool with this?

Sorry this is sooooooooo long.

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  • Karkie
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago
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    stay away from him- he's a pervert

    i wouldnt like it if you were my daughter

    he's too old for you, thats it.

    even if it is just txing or im'ing

    he must be a loser if he's 30 and texting with a 17 yr old- so why would you wana even bother with him

    move on your better than this.

  • 1 decade ago

    My dear, your mother would love knowing that you are communicating with a man online 13 years your senior. (NOT). I am a mom of almost 17 year old girl, and if she was communicating with a 30 year old, especially with a cyber love affair going on (even though you say it is harmless)- I would not be happy. That man, if he respected you at all would not even talk about things sexual with you. You did say that you did not want to him to do it at least a dozen times. HE is not listening is he? It is not funny. You actually showed him your pictures? What are you thinking? Please do not do this. You may think it innocent enough, but if he truly respected you he would not be writing sexual innuendos to you. It must bother you a little, or you would not even think that your mom would not approve. I don't want you to be hurt. One day, even if you say you would never meet him, that does not mean that you wouldn't - why do I say that. Because you told him 12 times you did not want him to talk sexual to you, however, he is and you are still letting him.

    Now for the question that I have been waiting to ask you. What do you think God thinks of your cyber love affair? Would He approve? That is what is even more important than what your mom would think, but yet you are worried about her.

  • ryan
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    Uhmm, I would stay away from him. It might seem like harmless fun, but if he is harassing you like this now it is only going to get worse. If I knew my daughter {if I had one} was chatting with a what 30 year old man, her internet would be gone for a week! Seriously this is messed up, stay away from this guy, and have some common sense. You should have never shown him your photo bucket page, do you know what kind of creeps are out in cyber space???

  • 5 years ago

    How many times have you heard the stories of child molesters and rapists who targets teenagers and kids on the internet? I'm certain you've heard a lot. You might think he's harmless but you are not 100% sure of that now are you? So if i was your mother i would be hurt, disappointed not to mention angry to think my daughter could be so naive.

  • 1 decade ago

    I think you are overreacting. He is as serious as you will let him be.

    If you actually decided to send him erotic photos, I doubt he'd turn them down, but it sounds like he likes chatting with you and maybe entertains only a small interest in hooking up with you... this would explain his flirting with you, but also his interest in chatting with your mom. So far, it sounds like everything has been fairly innocent.

    Personally, I think differing ages are a minor thing (provided you're both adults). When I was younger, I dated a lot of women far older than myself. I always thought if I met that special woman and she happened to be a few years too old or too young that we wouldn't have a relationship to be kinda sad. Missing out on love because of a birthdate?

    Also, I'd like to point out to the other commentators that 17 is within the legal age of consent in many states/countries, she hasn't "cybered" with him or done anything questionable. The girl seems like she has a good head on her shoulders and knows where to draw the line on the old geezers. I think some of you are entirely too paranoid.

  • 1 decade ago

    Yeah, I'd care, a 30 year old hitting on a 17 year old says, "internet predator" to me, plus it's just sorta pathetic. I don't know that I would think it's deserving of punishment, but certainly I would like it to stop. Now, I don't know your mother, but I would bet that more likely than not she would find the concept somewhat upsetting at least.

  • 1 decade ago

    Tell your mom. This guy has "creep" written all over his avatar. You may have problems with this guy later. Tell him "It's over!" If he starts stalking you a lot, then call the police.

    From now on, let this be a lesson. Try spending more time with fleshy friends rather than cyber friends. There's no telling who is on the other end.

  • Minx
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Darlin you know the answer to that one ...... i would be so not o.k. with it if it were my little angel that i'd put a brick through her puter in lightning speed ...... the man you are communicating with could be anybody anywhere and capable of doing anything ........ ditch your cyber account with him and start afresh ....... don't be a silly girl ... you know i care and you know how dangerous it is ........;0)

    peace baby

  • 1 decade ago

    ...please stop doing this. It's really dangerous and unhealthy. Your relationship with him will never get you anywhere, except maybe into serious trouble (with authorities, him, your mom, your own guilt).

    You have your own life and you have a boyfriend. Don't mess with this guy. He seems dangerous to me.

  • 1 decade ago

    No, I seriously doubt any parent would be okay with that.

    It's possible he is only harmless. But it's also possible he is dangerous.

    Just be careful.

    Okay?

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