26mi235 wrote:
They are, by LEGAL definition. And, to an extent they are even if they do not think that they are. It is inherent in the very nature of the situation and that is why the rules have (finally) developed as they have. People seem to be slow on the uptake that the situation CANNOT BE taken as one that is symmetric in the manner of a normal relationship. This is a fundamental point that the defending posters do not seem to grasp.
Jesus but you're a clown. Worse every time.
There are special, legal definitions for impressionable and dependent? Care to cite?
Oh, and "to an extent they are even if they do not think that they are" - that's priceless. I'm sure the nation's young adult women appreciate you speaking for since they are all naive and hapless rubes.
And finally...please point out where a single person has said that it's AOK for the coach to hook up with an athlete. If anyone felt the dynamic was the same as with a "normal" relationship they would be claiming even the texting was OK, cuz that's what "normal" people do, believe it or not.