20 year old guy dating 17 year old girl... is he cradle robbing or is it no bid deal? (boyfriends, girlfriends)

[AdamSH]

Not a big deal unless he's being overly controlling. Probably a better experience to date a slightly older guy who has more life experience.

[Geezerrunner]

When I married I was 24 years old and my wife just short of turning 19.
We have been happily married for more than 40 years, so working out ok so far!

[thedwightguy]

There are 17 years olds going on 27, and 17 year olds that will always be 13.

I was asked by a 17 year old to take her to her prom. She sang opera, was a heck of a debator, good grades, great family (I stayed overnight as it was in another city), so the dynamics fit. It was a unique experience but I've never judged people on their age and I never will.

[Katie1013]

I’d be concerned if my high school daughter were dating a 20 year old. After they’re both in college or graduated from college, that’s different but I’d wonder what was wrong with a college man who was chasing a 17 year old high school student.

Once out of school and into the real world, a 3.5 year age difference isn’t a big deal. But there’s a world of difference in life experiences between high school and college.

[zortation]

Originally Posted by AdamSH

Not a big deal unless he's being overly controlling. Probably a better experience to date a slightly older guy who has more life experience.

Yeah because as you know 20 year old guys are very mature and wise as opposed to 17 year olds.

[turkeydance]

no bid deal

[Christina311]

I dated lots of guys that age when I was 17. Nobody thought it was a big deal. I was more mature than them.

[Addzz]

I’m not a father but it seems ok to me.

Women here in London in the UK will date older men, the high living costs mean thy look for someone on a bigger income. Even someone on £80k per annum can easily be penniless every month. If you want a raise a family in London you need a massive income. I assume some women date older men in Toronto for this reason?

I was shocked to see how hard it is for the young to buy a house in Toronto. Most seemed trapped in very high rental agreements. It may be worse than London.

[kory87]

i think its greasy. if you are out of high school and you are dating someone who is in highschool. you are greasy

[BOORGONG]

The major problem I see with this is that the 17 year old girl should have grown out of a cradle. Time for her to be more demanding and get herself at very least a single bed.