09/03/2026
“Age doesn’t matter.”
Actually, when you’re talking to a 15-year-old, age matters A LOT. She told you she was 15. That should have been the end of the conversation.
“I thought she was older” is not an excuse after a child has already told you her age.
Grooming can begin with seemingly harmless conversations, boundary-testing, and adults choosing to ignore clear boundaries.
A child’s age is not negotiable.
There is no grey area.
Protect children. Believe them.
Teach them that discomfort is enough reason to speak up.