Coworkers were talking about the myspace/DateLine predator type stories and a few noted they have had experience where it was the 16 year old who instigated/wanted to chat/meet the adult because "nobody my age understands me." Of course, the adults never met the teen and declined to chat, but it led to question as to whether an underage kid who propositions adults online could get in any legal trouble (or could their parents be held liable?). If adult/teen sex is molestation/rape, it seems like a teen who solicits sex with an adult would be soliciting some type of crime. Parents might be more inclined to watch what their kids are doing online if they knew they could be held liable for stuff their kids do. Just an interesting question that nobody knew the answer to.
2006-10-31 18:15:16 · 4 answers · asked by BiStnder1 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Parents , in general are responsible for the actions of their monor children.
2006-11-01 00:13:00 · answer #1 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the teen does the propositioning... doubt it. If it is a big concern and not just one freaky, spur of the moment thing, that kid should get counseling. If there are other misbehaviors involving the kid, the parent can certainly get juvenile matters involved via a motion for a family with service needs.
2006-10-31 23:37:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soliciting has to do with sex for payment. If there is no payment involved then I don't see how it would be a crime. I don't know how a teen would be charged for seeking or having sex with an adult. Certainly not a smart idea at all, but I don't know how they would consider that a crime.
2006-10-31 18:26:15 · answer #3 · answered by dantheman_028 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It just seems to me that this entire internet "thing" has far too many GREY AREAS & one would be wise to just stay away from any & all talk pertaining to sex, especially where minors are concerned. Someone just needs to design a security chip that you can program to "hold" any & all outgoing messages until they have been screened & approved for release. Similar to a time delay "tivo" device. I'm no computer genius, but this seems to be the most logical next step to protect everyone!
2006-10-31 19:05:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋