Talk:Age disparity in sexual relationships

Toy boy seems obscure and localized to a particular region

There is a source for the term "toy boy" from the UK paper, The Times. However, the term is still obscure and possibly localized. In the U.S., for example, we always say "boy toy" and never "toy boy." Just because it's in a newspaper doesn't mean the topic isn't obscure or local to a particularly small geographic area. For instance, The New York Times, can report on something that's local to a small town in South America. Just because it's in the paper, doesn't mean it's familiar to the world. The inverted term, "toy boy," may be something local to the U.K. or a particular part of the U.K. It's certainly not familiar the U.S. Other countries, I don't know but will need to be researched. But I would not assume that the rest of the world is familiar with this term just because it's in a U.K. paper. I think we need more evidence (other sources) to show that the term "toy boy" isn't localized. Cheers, ask123 (talk) 00:14, 29 December 2008 (UTC)

As it's sourced, I see no reason to remove it. There is no indication from the article that it is a local term. Carl.bunderson (talk) 05:16, 31 December 2008 (UTC)

While "boy toy" is more common here in Canada, I've heard "toy boy" occasionally, so I don't think it's all that localized. Given that we know it's used in two different countries, even if it's the less-popular term, I think we can remove the dispute tag, which I will do. If someone disagrees, by all means re-instate it. --Rob (talk) 23:57, 13 January 2009 (UTC)

"Toyboy" - without the split - is certainly the common term in New Zealand. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 125.237.81.195 (talk) 19:06, 15 February 2009 (UTC)

"Toyboy" is also the common term in Australia. User:katblack —Preceding undated comment was added on 13:06, 18 February 2009 (UTC).

No, "boytoy" is. --60.240.126.92 (talk) 12:49, 6 April 2009 (UTC)

1. I'm with katblack, "toy boy" (not sure about the spelling, as I hear it more than I read it) is the term I've heard & used most, having spent 30 years in Australia.

2. It really is (or at least comes across as) rudely dismissive to post (what amounts to) "no, my opinion/experience trumps your opinion/experience" in response to someone's post (especially on a POV topic and especially with no objective or other back-up). Please show more respect for other people's points of view.--Tyranny Sue (talk) 04:26, 9 April 2009 (UTC)

Here in the UK, "Toyboy" (or perhaps "toy-boy" or "toy boy") is the only usage I've ever heard of in the context of a younger male and an older female. The meaning is well known throughout the UK and I had never heard the term "boy toy" until I read this article. Astronaut (talk) 02:47, 9 April 2009 (UTC)

OMG, I love this article

Probably wouldn't stand up to WP's deletion policy, but mommy, mommy, can we please keep it? I <3.--Loodog (talk) 16:48, 24 February 2009 (UTC)

GILF

I know it's a silly slang word, but who say's that to be considered a GILF that the woman be 55 or older? I know a woman who is 45 and she is a grandmother. Technically that makes her a GILF. It has nothing to do with age, but the fact that she is a grandmother.JanderVK (talk) 14:23, 15 March 2009 (UTC)

Half-your-age-plus-seven rule

Why was this section deleted? It is apropos to the article, and there is no (other) discussion on it.

I am 29 and my girlfriend is 22, so I've actually come to this article numerous times to show others the references that succinctly support its validity. This is exactly what this kind of entry, in this kind of article, is for! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.223.88.181 (talk) 01:17, 1 April 2009 (UTC)

Actually, I've repeatedly had the 'rule' quoted to me, with no references to wikipedia at all (definitely known outside the article). However, the point is, it's reasonbly sourced. (That said, only two of the five sources are actually valid. xkcd is an online comic strip, not a verifiable reference. One of the links is outright dead now. And one of the references uses the rule for the "ideal mistress", not a 'normal' relationship.) 209.90.134.252 (talk) 22:21, 17 May 2009 (UTC)

Comment from Eddietoran=

UGH! Normally I would stay away from a page like this but it was presented to me. I feel there is a severe lack of definition for "elderly" and "older" females or males that may be referred to in this article. I think the terminology is severely insufficient to explain the phenomenon we deal with in actual cases of "age disparity." In fact, though I've rarely done it before, I may have to edit the article to give it a hint of merit. Eddietoran (talk) 13:36, 4 July 2009 (UTC)

I have no idea what you mean. Can you state it more simply? Powers ^T 14:47, 4 July 2009 (UTC)

At second glance, I think I overreacted. I really only wanted a range of years that society considers 'older' and 'elderly'. I can just look that up on my own, though. Eddietoran (talk) 22:39, 4 July 2009 (UTC)

why?

Why isnt there a section about children being attracted to adults?