
I don't really care if this ship flops or not but I got a question. Do pedophiles deserve redemption? Or once a pedo always a pedo? Can they be forgiven for a past mistake or is that with them forever?

That’s a loaded question I think. I’d like to say depends on what they’ve done, how far they went or if they did anything at all. Majority rarely act and only fantasie about it (still wrong and messed up in my book) Personally I don’t jump on the accusation band wagon without concrete proof (this is for real life situations, celebrity getting accused etc)
I’ve had two family members charged for sexual assault, one for alleged rape who is in jail for it atm and the other was 19 and had been in his 15 year old friend Not doing anything to kids though but that doesn’t make it better

Sorry that post prematurely. His was in his 15 year old friend’s room and she didn’t have any pants on while under the blanket, he wasn’t under there with her and even suggested she put on pants but she didn’t want too. Then she got up and danced around after winning a game. The girl’s parents did kinda blow that one out of perportion tho when they pressed charges, it wasn’t as bad as they made it out to be. Both accounts were not with young children, not saying it was any better tho, still bad. But I was conflicted with it, one hand they are family and I love them, the other hand they’re acts went against my morals and I refused to victim blame.
So I guess, for me, forgiveness depends on how bad it was, if they were actually guilty and/or who they are to me.
It’s really is a good question, I had to pull up and think about it. What about you?

I have to agree with you to be honest. Like, the severity of having sexual relations with a minor is way different than talking to one online or something. Also I don't know how I feel about rehab for pedophiles. On one hand people go there themselves and try to get help with their thoughts and such before they act on them or something, but on the other hand what if someone is sent there because they did act on their thoughts and got caught, they could just fake it and get out of rehab and continue on with their ways. I don't know maybe I'm putting too much thought into it. I've personally gone through an uncomfortable experience with someone older than me. I was 14 and they were 19 and we worked together. They kept asking me to sleep with them even though I had said no quite a few times and mentioned the fact that it would probably be illegal if we did. It was kinda creepy and annoying, but nothing happened though and I feel like if I run into them again I could probably have a proper conversation with them. It was 2 years ago and I kinda don't really care about what had happened as much now as I did then. But something like rape I feel like can't be forgiven. But also some accusations are false though and can ruin a persons life and people will view them differently even though they may have done nothing at all. It's all so complicated. Sorry about your relative by the way. That must've been rough for them.

I reckon it’s more disturbing when the person isn’t a pedophile and goes after someone under age (not prepubescent maybe 14-16. While 16 is legal here, still wigs me if a 30 something year old is interested in them) It’s about manipulation and control, they can’t lord over someone in their own age group so they go younger and less experienced ppl. They use tricks like saying the teen is more mature than others their age etc and makes that person feel more grown up when their parents, friends, other adults “treat them like a kid”
You rejecting that guy makes you more mature than most girls who would think dating older men is grown up. I was at work once and my boss’s kid was there, she’s 14. I’d seen her a few times and pinned her as a little attention seeking and like to talk herself up. She bragged about going on this site that had mature content and kept asking if I wanted to see it. I said no and definitely not on a company computer. She teased me saying I probably wasn’t ready to see that stuff which I pointedly replied I was over 10 years older than her and probably done that stuff let alone seen it which shut her right up. That’s just an insight to her character.
Anyway one day she told me she was dating a 36 year old and they were in love but couldn’t tell anyone (a clear indication she knew it was wrong but did it anyway) I took this with a grain of salt however, like I said, she’s talks. But did put my 2 cents in about even that if it’s consensual statutory rape is still illegal and they both can get into shit and that what’s wrong with a guy that age if he’s interested in a underage teenager. She of course ignored that and said they were going to live together and never work because they will have Centrelink (welfare). And honestly? Anyone who thinks they can live comfortably of bloody Centrelink has the maturity of a 12 year old.
I’ve since left that job so I haven’t seen the girl so I don’t have a follow up. My thing is, kids that age are gonna to anything that makes them seem more mature even if not doing it is the better option, we can only hope they don’t get killed and learn from the experience. Once they reach a certain age, they can look back at their younger self and go “What the hell? Seriously stupid child.”

Honestly though! Kids these days are trying to grow up way too fast plus they're always looking for validation = perfect prey. Really sad how some people are willing to take advantage of kids like these. They think if they're being loved by someone older it means they must be better than the average bear. When in actuality they're a victim to a serious crime. It's sad. I hope that girl is okay and learned from that experience. Age difference is fine, some people get married and have a 10 year gap between them and their love is strong. But you have to draw a line.
jesus christ that took a fucking wild ass turn