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In reply to the discussion: EXCLUSIVE: Parents of underage victim in Kate Hunt's case defend actions [View all]LisaL
(44,985 posts)78. I fail to see anything that supports this claim.
Their daughter is 14. She is a minor. It is very unfair to the parents to accuse them with no basis or evidence.
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EXCLUSIVE: Parents of underage victim in Kate Hunt's case defend actions [View all]
shawn703
May 2013
OP
Isn't parenting about keeping a child safe? Not assuring he or she loves you forever?
IronicNews
May 2013
#98
Well, in this case, the law of the appropriate jurisdiction prohibits such a relationship.
AtheistCrusader
May 2013
#16
The law defines that age differential as prima facie evidence of abuse.
AtheistCrusader
May 2013
#19
thought that's what it is in all the states...but there is a difference if the genders are the same
Alameda
May 2013
#34
Funny thing, the parents didnt stop the relationship when the older girl was 17.
rhett o rick
May 2013
#69
There's no proof that the parents knew about any relationship when the older girl was 17
shawn703
May 2013
#70
I agree. I dont think a 14 y/o should be involved in a sexual relationship.
rhett o rick
May 2013
#100
Who wouldn't have a problem with their 14 year old having a sexual relationship
shawn703
May 2013
#105
I thought I heard that both the basketball coach and another parent were involved
davidpdx
May 2013
#213
I am getting kidn of tired of all the anecdotes. Some parents might approve, but some wouldn't.
LisaL
May 2013
#188
Seeing as Florida has victim's rights--wherein the victim can ask that felony charges
ScreamingMeemie
May 2013
#25
I don't know about that state, but in mine, they are required to by law.
AtheistCrusader
May 2013
#50
The teacher that informed the parents could have informed the police directly.
AtheistCrusader
May 2013
#49
So what if a few lives are ruined because not all 14 year olds are mature enough to decide?
laundry_queen
May 2013
#148
What if 14 year old "fell in love" with a 40 year old? Would that 40 year old get this much support?
LisaL
May 2013
#76
The basketball coach contacted the victim's parents and told them they were in a relationship.
ScreamingMeemie
May 2013
#28
I have no problem with that. I have no problem with Kate getting in trouble.
ScreamingMeemie
May 2013
#56
As a hypothetical, flip the gender of the older party in the relationship.
AtheistCrusader
May 2013
#6
Well it sure wouldn't get as much sympathy on DU, if an 18 year old male was accused
LisaL
May 2013
#7
As the mother of a 14-year-old son, if this case were two high school students?
ScreamingMeemie
May 2013
#27
Wait, now the younger girl is 14? Earlier reports indicated she was 15 when they started dating.
haele
May 2013
#47
ROFLMA! Hysterical! Because telling a teenager to "stay away" from their "TRUE LOVE"
IdaBriggs
May 2013
#57
According to the parents, 14 year old also run away and they say she was with the 18 year old.
LisaL
May 2013
#74
Having your parents get your girlfriend arrested crosses the line into idiots.
IdaBriggs
May 2013
#142
The initial reports were WRONG and they were 14/18 when they had sex? Reporting INACCCURATE INFO
uppityperson
May 2013
#173
The newscaster seemed like she was indicating we should cut down on 'internet activism'.
IronicNews
May 2013
#97
Apparently these interviews with the parents are in a controlled environment
ScreamingMeemie
May 2013
#120
Charged with what? I am honestly curious what they should be charged with as I haven't heard this.
uppityperson
May 2013
#174
The younger girl's parents are "responsible for the media circus" and hence "scum"?
uppityperson
May 2013
#182
Kate's parents LIED about the younger girl's parents to smear them in the court of public opinion.
AtheistCrusader
May 2013
#208
What is the difference between "sneak out" and "run away"? Trying to understand the different takes
uppityperson
May 2013
#175