Teenage boys are children. So are teenage girls. That's why they seem childish; they are children. Older men in the public eye, especially those who are trying to appeal to a broad range of ages, will likely appear youthful and fun, but in reality, they are likely as set in their ways, in their personal lives, as men their own age who are not in the public eye.

Handsome isn't necessarily equal to nice or kind. An older man with a thing for teenage girls would worry me far more around my 16 year old daughter than a 16 year old boy.

Grown men have no business dating teenage girls.

There is nothing wrong with fantasies; they are a natural part of growing up. We can "try on" personality characteristics we think are attractive for the time when we become adults and actually do choose a life partner. However, instead of constantly fixating on older men, you might also look to see if you find admirable qualities in boys your own age.

You will likely get many answers about how wide-ranging age differences work for some people. The fact remains that you owe it to yourself to get to know your own peer group because you and your peers are still growing and developing physically, intellectually and emotionally. Your experiences will be concurrent, not separated by a generation or two.

I also encourage you to discuss this with your own parents or trusted school counselor.