Internet Paedophiles?

So apparently there are many many cases of internet paedophiles luring 13-16 year old childern to meet them in real life. I personally think this is ridiculous. Why would you go and meet someone you met online without at least seeing them on webcam or something as a bare minimum. I get that some people are insecure and just want to be loved but meeting a complete stranger that cnviniently has everything in common with them... pure stupidity.

But maybe im being baised. What is everyones opinions?

 

It has baffled me time and time again my friend, you are not alone.

 

The kids must have self esteem issues. They feel unloved or lonely irl, then along comes this smooth-talking internet hero who makes them feel good about themselves. Either that, or the pedophile actually takes his time in gaining their confidence and making them feel like they can trust them with anything. I've heard stories of some who actually take 6 or more months of talking to the kid before luring them into their homes. That type of thing really makes me sick.

 

it just seems so frigging stupid to me! and yeah there are people that lure their victims for 6+months but its just disgusting. i was watching the news the other night and tehy caught one and he was a father of 2 and a 35 year old :S

 

I guess you can't truly understand it unless you've experienced what the kids have possibly gone through (neglect, abuse, etc.)

 

that is true.. i feel sorry for them being put in a place that they can trust a complete stranger to love them :S

 

It sucks but it happens. Sure at our age it's obvious not to do such a thing, but as T V said, if you're having self-esteem issues and this "internet hero" boosts your self-esteem and makes you feel good, a 12 yr old might go for it.

Plus I don't think pedophiles go after 13-16 year olds..Basically under 13.

 

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I guess the pedo gets deep into the mind of the kids and they start to truely think he is there age?

Idk mane... i remb back on my classic days a guy *Assumingi t was a guy* was posing as a girl and was aksing me if i smoked weed etc, and wanted to know where i lived so she and her boyfriend could come and smoke weed with me, I think this was in 2003? I Logged out Fearing it was a cop ~ i was like 11 lol.

 

the news story that i was watching was between 13 and 16

 

It's not pedophilia then, as girls go through puberty between 13-16..

 

its still sexual abuse tho i guess?

 

It's a failing on the parent's part, not the children's. The parents should be monitoring who the children are talking to, especially in such a pivotal time. Hormones are going crazy, kids want to have friends, and they usually haven't had their heart broken or their trust betrayed in a severe way so they're more trusting and gullible.

 

Yeah and still rape.

 

exactly so its fucking messed up.

 

It depends. I don't care how the parent raised the child. If you're 16 and inviting yourself to random people's houses over the internet, you should know what to expect.

 

That could still be avoided by close parental monitoring though, just like when kids think they can handle drinking. They should know what to expect but they do it anyway.. The problem is that kids now it's potentially dangerous, but they also think they're invincible.

 

I have loads of internet friends, so it's a little understandable why people want to meet up with someone. But I think it's silly that little girls think they're talking to another girl or a good looking boy. Sick bastards. If I ever got my hands on one. I'd go to prison.

 

Ever seen the movie ''Trust'' lol

 

Anyone who is stupid enough to get lured irl by a pedophile deserved to get - nvm... lol but yea I think its pretty stupid, anyone who falls for that is an idiot and obviously was never taught anything about life.

 

its a serious problem. dont troll ;S