It again popped up at a popular fast food chain...
Summer is here, so people are wearing less. As I posted before when I talked about local men going bonkers for a bikini bar, the men in the town seem to be extra-sexually-charged.
And age isn't an issue.
Before I go any further, have you been properly introduced to Pedobear? He's a popular/unpopular internet meme (depending on how you view him) that represents a pedophile bear. He likes em young, and is always on the hunt for the next loli.
The reason pedobear is being featured on today's post is because I see pb flashing in men's eyes whenever a hot little 14-year-old is walking around in short shorts and a bikini top.
At the gym, there was a line of guys on the exercise bikes (including myself). Two girls walk in, looking like sisters. Big sis was maybe 19 or 20. She was dressed to work out (yoga pants, loose shirt, headband, etc.). Little sis was probably 13 or 14, and was dressed to get the boys attention (short terry-cloth shorts, tight skin-flaunting shirt, and makeup). Big sis and lil sis both hit the treadmills, which are right in front of the exercise bikes. Big sis started jogging and listening to music. Lil sis bent over to tie her shoes.
The dudes on the bikes were in love. Over half were staring, some were probably drooling. And she knew EXACTLY what she was doing.
Later on, she started flirting with one of the guys while big sis kept jogging away. When big sis finally noticed, she yelled at lil sis ("You're 13, dammit!") and at the guy ("You sick perv... I should have you arrested.")
Lil sis was furious. She knew what she was doing, and thought it was ok...
And maybe 30 years ago it would have been ok (Idaho's age of consent used to be 14. It's 16 now...)
The funny thing is that I thought big sis was cuter. Guys didn't care, because they went for the one showing off her goods...
At the fast food restaurant, same basic story. Group of girls, probably ranging from 12 to 15. Short shorts, tight shirts (one in just a bikini top) and flirty as possible. They sat at the table behind me, so I got to listen in on their whispers.
One ordered a frozen yogurt dessert and said to her friends "See that guy over there? I'm about to make out with this McFlurry... let's see if I can drive him wild." I went to refill my drink (and take a peek) and there she was, molesting that poor dessert. She had some mad skillz for a teenager... like it wasn't her first rodeo.
To no surprise, the guy she targeted was staring. He was probably in his late 20's, maybe early 30's. And he was asking for trouble... I didn't stick around long enough to see if he tried anything, but I'm willing to bet he came over and asked for her number (and a whole lot more).
Why don't you take a seat... |
But then again, who's ultimately to blame here? The dirty men who are attracted to these teens, or the teens who are sexing themselves up and are oh-so-willing participants to this game?
We're not talking about children being held captive here. We're not talking about any "Slut-Walk" ish behavior or rape. We're talking about teens deliberately acting like sexual objects and the men who like it.
My thoughts are mixed. Part of me thinks if they're old enough to dress in a sexual manner and make sexual advances, they shouldn't be surprised when men see them as sexual objects.
Some girls are ok with this. Here are some statistics on teen sex:
- In 2009, 46% of high school students had sexual intercourse and 13.8% had four or more sex partners during their life. Prior to the sexual activity, 21.6% drank alcohol or used drugs. Only 38.9% used a condom. CDC
- In 2009, 34% of currently sexually active high school students did not use a condom during their last sexual intercourse. CDC
- Each year, approximately 19 million new STD infections occur, and almost half of them are among youth ages 15-24. CDC
Kids are having sex. And not just with each other. A lot of girls think they're "more mature" than boys their age, so they look for older men.
And older men like young girls. Pick a porn site and look at their categories. I bet there's a 'teen' section, and it's probably one of the more popular categories. There are porn stars (over 18) who try to look as young as possible to cater to these demographics. Pigtails, braces, bubblegum, innocence, etc.
I'm sure this can be taken to a broader scale than just Idaho, but it seems like Idaho men are more prone to any sexual advance they get, regardless of age.
So NBC: To Catch a Predator, Idaho edition... what do you think?
More importantly, what do YOU think on this issue? Is age just a number, or do the laws exist for a reason? Feel free to leave a comment (anonymously, if you like...)