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Originally Posted by Pyramid*

Oh don't get me wrong: I understand where you're coming from, 100% and there is no way any of us can say it's not a highly unlikely relationship that may prove us all wrong.

I'm more of the opinion that he will (most likely, imo) be getting his kicks from the fact that she is forbidden fruit, was then, and still is. I get the feeling that soon as she matures (emotionally and in age) that he won't quite get the same thrill and his ardour will dampen pdq.

I could be wrong: but any man in his 30's going into a relationship with a minor - a child - is missing something - she is (and was in Feb) a child - her own mother has said she is still very childlike.

I'm also pretty saddened that there seems to be no mention of the effect this must be having on his wife (not from you - in general). I feel so sorry for her as much as I do the girl's parents.

Her parent's describe her as very childlike, but yet she's clearly capable of running away to France and engaging in a relationship with a 30 year old man? Something's not quite right there imo.

Again I disagree with you here Pyr, I don't feel sorry for the parents at all. They said that she should come home and they aren't angry. What does she have to do to make them angry then? go on a shooting rampage? Maybe her 'running away' is actually a cry for adult attention and the teacher, contrary to being some sort of 'groomer' is actually an innocent pawn in the game.