ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Chronophilia

So, you know how some people like different things, right? Some people like dogs, some people like cats, and some people like both. Well, some people also like different ages!

Chronophilia is when someone likes someone else who is a different age than they are. For example, a grownup might really like little kids or a teenager might really like old people.

Now, it's important to remember that liking someone who is a different age than you is not a bad thing, BUT it's only okay if both people are happy and it doesn't hurt anyone. Sometimes, people who like younger or older people try to do things that are not okay. This is when it is wrong and against the law.

So, it's okay to like someone no matter their age, but it's not okay to do bad things to them or make them uncomfortable just because of their age.
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