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In a relationship between a [[child]] and a [[childlover]], the childlover is called an '''adult friend'''. The term carries no sexual connotation. | In a relationship between a [[child]] and a [[childlover]], the childlover is sometimes called an '''adult friend'''. The term carries no sexual connotation. | ||
This term is subject to the same ambiguity that lies around the term [[young friend]], in that the term is used to describe a variety of different relationships, ranging from passing familiarity to strong companionship. Some | This term is subject to the same ambiguity that lies around the term [[young friend]], in that the term is used to describe a variety of different relationships, ranging from passing familiarity to strong companionship. Some who consider themselves adult friends feel a desire to actively benefit the child, while others feel no more obligation to a young friend than to any other friend. | ||
Many [[childlover]]s continue to consider themselves a person's adult friend long after he is no longer a child. Conversely, a childlover | Many [[childlover]]s continue to consider themselves a person's adult friend long after he or she is no longer a child. Conversely, a childlover could still be called an adult friend even if he or she has not attained the age of majority where he or she lives. | ||
The term "adult friend" evolved as a play on the terms ''boyfriend'' and ''girlfriend'' and is usually abbreviated as ''AF'' in writing. | The term "adult friend" evolved as a play on the terms ''boyfriend'' and ''girlfriend'' and is usually abbreviated as ''AF'' in writing. | ||
Revision as of 09:36, 2 May 2009
In a relationship between a child and a childlover, the childlover is sometimes called an adult friend. The term carries no sexual connotation.
This term is subject to the same ambiguity that lies around the term young friend, in that the term is used to describe a variety of different relationships, ranging from passing familiarity to strong companionship. Some who consider themselves adult friends feel a desire to actively benefit the child, while others feel no more obligation to a young friend than to any other friend.
Many childlovers continue to consider themselves a person's adult friend long after he or she is no longer a child. Conversely, a childlover could still be called an adult friend even if he or she has not attained the age of majority where he or she lives.
The term "adult friend" evolved as a play on the terms boyfriend and girlfriend and is usually abbreviated as AF in writing.