I love how the entire topic section is divided on chapter 3. I totally get how a sexual relationship between a 16 year old runaway and a 24 year old bum sharing and apartment with his brother could rub people the wrong way. That being said, it was consensual and without coercion. He didn't have to persuade or convince her and she never seemed scared or taken advantage of. She even seemed more mature that most adult women I know after hearing her sexual partner talking to another woman on the phone. There was no dramatic display, she just went home and didn't bother contacting him. Regardless of what the outside world thinks of a relationship, the biggest thing for me will always be the consent of both parties and that includes knowing that both are capable of consent. She was young but behaved mature beyond her years and I think her choice to consent shouldn't be discounted in order to make her a victim.
I love how the entire topic section is divided on chapter 3. I totally get how a sexual relationship between a 16 year old runaway and a 24 year old bum sharing and apartment with his brother could rub people the wrong way. That being said, it was consensual and without coercion. He didn't have to persuade or convince her and she never seemed scared or taken advantage of. She even seemed more mature that most adult women I know after hearing her sexual partner talking to another woman on the phone. There was no dramatic display, she just went home and didn't bother contacting him. Regardless of what the outside world thinks of a relationship, the biggest thing for me will always be the consent of both parties and that includes knowing that both are capable of consent. She was young but behaved mature beyond her years and I think her choice to consent shouldn't be discounted in order to make her a victim.