My best friend got a profile on a singles website and she met a guy. On her profile she said she was 18 but she's really 15 and the she met guy is supposedly 21. The guy already asked her to be his girlfriend! This puts me in a very difficult position I don't know whether to tell her parents or not because I know that what she's doing is illegal . What should I do?
2007-02-10 01:50:48 · 16 answers · asked by JJ 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
Completely tell her parents what going on , you sound very worried about your friend and i think thats great but do something about it. At 15 why does she want a boyfriend so much older? you guys are still young live life and enjoy, find the right one later on in life !!
If she wants a b/f tell her to find one her age and not off the internet!! who knows if he's a 40yr old pervert ..
Even if he is 18 he could get put in jail if anything physical happens as she is under age.
Let her parents or an adult know what going on and talk her out of this .. your a good friend for caring , just do the right thing
2007-02-10 01:59:38 · answer #1 · answered by channy_simon 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As her friend ,you must voice your concerns as to how many "horror" stories there are as to on-line dating. At 15 ,she is FAR too young to explore this avenue(Internet-relationships) for meeting anyone, never mind some complete stranger. This "supposed" 21 year old, must have some major issues. Even if he does believe she might be 18, point out to her, Why would a normal 21 year old, over the internet, ask someone to become his girlfriend? Explain that there are so many "predators",searching for girls that DO NOT HAVE HONORABLE INTENTIONS!!! You are a good friend, obviously mature ,to realize the danger of this situation. If she does not take your advice, then you MUST go to a responsible person for help. If your friendship is strong, she will appreciate your intervening, if she is angry and rebuffs you, YOU will know, YOU DID THE RIGHT THING!!!!!
2007-02-10 02:21:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What your friend is doing is not illegal, but what the 21 year old is doing with your young friend is. You should go to her, tell her you are concerned because you care about her safety, and that if she doesn't break it off immediately, you will tell her mother or father. If she gets angry and tells you it's none of your business, then immediately go ahead and tell the parent. The reason for interfering in this situation is obvious: what if this guy is a sex offender or pedophile and you do nothing? You would forever live with your guilt of having done nothing to stop it. You are truly a good friend and don't forget that, no matter what your friend may say later. Good luck.
2007-02-10 01:57:55 · answer #3 · answered by Lois M 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
hence age isn't only a volume... i do not propose to sound rude, yet you're just about considered penitentiary bait and that is a 6 three hundred and sixty 5 days age large difference, this guy ought to flow to penitentiary if something ever occurred. Being acquaintances is one element, yet do not flow any farther with it.
2016-11-26 21:12:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're a great friend to worry about her safety. Yes, tell her parents. She may be mad at you and I know that hurts, but the anger will pass. That's all you can do. Don't support her in this. That doesn't mean that you're not a friend, just the opposite. You care so much about her that you are willing to put your relationship at risk.
2007-02-10 01:57:24 · answer #5 · answered by VW 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't your friend hear how people are exploited. She is too young to be thinking about serious relationships. She should be with her own peer group, doing things like going to get pizza, bowling, school activities, etc. Tell her she is just heading for destruction. This man is obviously a sicko messing with a minor.
2007-02-10 02:23:00 · answer #6 · answered by aprayer4u2004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm, Lets see is it do I tell her parents about what she is doing now or do I wait until she runs away to be with this person and get killed?
I think you should tell her parents now than to have her death on your conscious. Yea she may get mad at you for ratting her out but you are being a true friend and looking out for her safety.
2007-02-10 01:59:39 · answer #7 · answered by luscious0071 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell an adult, maybe your mother and ask her what she thinks you should do. Dont just go right to her parents she will be very resentful and she might feel like she is being jumped on. Get sound advice from an adult
2007-02-10 01:55:47 · answer #8 · answered by Jan l 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
don't usually condone a 'tattle tale' but this is very serious. too many bad things happen from innocent online romances. speak to her parents in private and get their assurance they will not involve you. you have to trust they will not, at least you have done the the right thing and can have no regrets. good luck
2007-02-10 02:01:14 · answer #9 · answered by 5428 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow!
Dangerous path she is taking. You might want to clue in her parents. It might be quite harmless, but why stand in the middle of the road and then be surprised that the truck has run you over??
2007-02-10 02:34:08 · answer #10 · answered by Goddess of Laundry 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋