txteebone t1_irk05q3 wrote
Reply to comment by TurrPhennirPhan in Chris Nikic Becomes the First Athlete with Down Syndrome to Finish the Ironman World Championship by JesseB342
Not quite right. I think that they later reported that it is a promise ring and his girlfriend is a 16 yo special olympian that is also involved in triathlons.
Aalnius t1_irkbpp5 wrote
seems sus then if hes 23 dating a 16 yr old kid.
say592 t1_irkfjsk wrote
I had that initial reaction as well, but then again, he has a developmental disability so I guess it's not quite the same? Like he's not mentally a 23 year old, nor is he living his life the same way a 23 year old would be typically.
2absMcGay t1_irki0ko wrote
I work very closely with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
This relationship is not appropriate. Ever.
weelamb t1_irm0p41 wrote
Can you please elaborate, 2absMcGay?
txteebone t1_irmums2 wrote
My bet is that all their parents are supportive and that their dates are chaperoned.
BackIn2019 t1_irm6gc9 wrote
>Like he's not mentally a 23 year old
By that reasoning, isn't his 16 year old "girlfriend" with developmental disabilities even younger mentally, making that relationship even more problematic?
chevyfried t1_irkgp3o wrote
Before anyone whips out the pitchforks, let's not forget the benefit of the doubt. He trains hours a day, has a support structure and a serious mental handicap. If I were to guess his life is not filled with scanning high schools and statutory rape. I'm not saying if we break it down to just the bare bone fact of a 23 yo dating a 16yo isn't frowned upon, but maybe this is that 1 out if a million wxception where no crimes are being committed and they are happy. I could totally be wrong, but just for a minute let's hope I'm not.
DrMangosteen t1_irl53lf wrote
"Hmmm. Considering the implications of this personally makes me uncomfortable so I say we allow it"
shrekyone t1_irlgh1n wrote
That’s how being an adult works
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