That’s true, but “grooming” is a question of morality. it’s a specific term involving people are under the age of consent. It’s not “grooming” just because you find the relationship immoral.
A 15 year old does not have the mental capacity to understand that they are being groomed. Grooming should be illegal, however it’s tied to the legal precedent set by age of consent laws.
I can’t believe I’m having this conversation, a 17 year old should not be in a relationship with a 41 year old.
However, I’m not French, it’s not the 90s, they’ve been married for 20 years now. By all accounts it’s been fulfilling and satisfying marriage…
I don’t think the first two points matter, but yes - if he’s happily married then there really isn’t anything to be done. How it started was wrong, and I do wonder what Macrons life would have been like had he not been manipulated by someone 24 years older than him. Not that it matters, what’s done is done.
He was already over the French age of consent when he met her.
Legal ≠ moral.
That’s true, but “grooming” is a question of morality. it’s a specific term involving people are under the age of consent. It’s not “grooming” just because you find the relationship immoral.
A 15 year old does not have the mental capacity to understand that they are being groomed. Grooming should be illegal, however it’s tied to the legal precedent set by age of consent laws.
I can’t believe I’m having this conversation, a 17 year old should not be in a relationship with a 41 year old.
I have change my mind somewhat since making these comments.
While Macron was at school they were certainly testing societal boundaries, even if French notions about such things are more relaxed.
You’re right, if my 15yo daughter was spending time with a 39yo guy I would be murderous.
However, I’m not French, it’s not the 90s, they’ve been married for 20 years now. By all accounts it’s been fulfilling and satisfying marriage…
I don’t think the first two points matter, but yes - if he’s happily married then there really isn’t anything to be done. How it started was wrong, and I do wonder what Macrons life would have been like had he not been manipulated by someone 24 years older than him. Not that it matters, what’s done is done.