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In reply to the discussion: Epstein files contain explicit but unsubstantiated claim that Trump abused minor [View all]wnylib
(25,561 posts)some of our questions would be answered.
For example, the FBI found something in what she told them that made them interview her a few times. And those interviews are missing, so it sure looks like Trump had something to hide.
When I was 13, my best friend and I did some risky things because we were too young to realize just how risky they were. One of them was to accept a ride from two older boys that we had never met. We looked older than our age and thought it was "cool" that two 18 year old boys were interested in us. We rode around with them for a couple hours on a summer afternoon and gave them our phone numbers.
When one of them called me the next day, my mother answered the phone and, after giving it to me, she waited nearby until I finished talking. She asked who the boy was, where and how did we meet and how old was he. I told her and she asked didn't I know better than to get into a car alone with strange boys. I said I wasn't alone. She dismissed that and said that it was not normal for 18 years olds to cruise for girls 5 years younger. She said that they were taking advantage of our younger lack of experience and I should stick to kids my age. She then mentioned a few things that could have happened to us and said to stay away from those guys.
I was lucky to have a parent looking out for me. Also, she explained the reason why what we did was a bad idea and persuaded me instead of just coming down hard with, "Don't do it."
But what about 13 year old girls in a single parent family where the mother (or father) is working long hours and unaware of what the girls are doing? Or alcoholic or drug addicted parents who are not sober enough to pay attention or care?
A 13 year old girl who feels neglected might be flattered by attention from an adult man. Or, a girl who has already been sexually harrassed or molested? Her perspective is already skewed. What if a slimeball like Epstein threatened a girl if she did not comply and return when he demanded?
There are so many factors that could be involved that we just don't know about because the details are being hidden. We need more info, which means that the hidden records need to be released.