legal definitions always make a difference. i am sure that 15 year old boy feels like he has been child molested. Apparently you do.
uh, first it’s UNDER 14 in most states. The law is very specific and 15 in a “victim” is typically statutory. If it is violent, then rape or other assault charges can be in play buy it is not pedophilia.
The law is not based on your opinion it is based on input from doctors and others who work with victims. And those previously victimized. This psych definition reflects the basis for current laws.
Pedophilia is an ongoing sexual attraction to pre-pubertal children. It is a paraphilia, a condition in which a person’s sexual arousal and gratification depends on objects, activities, or even situations that are considered atypical. Pedophilia is defined as recurrent and intense sexually arousing fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors involving sexual activity with a prepubescent child or children—generally age 13 years or younger.