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What would you consider rape if a child was involved? I guess my question is specifically is it rape if the adult is somewhat violent with it, even though you arent refusing?

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This has really made me think. I had never thought of sexual abuse as rape before- and when I questioned why I hadn't I guess it is because the term 'rape' is usually used when police are involved and the offender is convicted. But as everyone else has said rape=sexual abuse. It IS the same thing. With anyone below the age of consent whether they are aware of what is happening or not in the legal system it is rape. And for anyone of any age, in a relationship with the other person or not, if they do not consent to any part of the act then that is also deemed rape. Don't know if this has helped in any way but has helped me clarify things in my own mind (((EV)))