right now...

Hey, it's their decision. If they can keep up a healthy, stable relationship and don't do anything physical when both of them aren't ready for it, then it's fine. Sure, not many relationships with that big of a gap work out when people are still young, but they should at least be given a chance. As long as the twelve year old is not taken advantage of, it's fine. Two people loving each other is not sick if they truly love each other.

 

the 12 year old can do whatever she wants unless he takes advantage of her, then it's a problem

 

Like others have said, I dont think it matters... Some people just need to do things like this to find out if they are ready for it or if they can handle something like it... My advice is to just let fate take it's due course, and see where things end up...

 

I don't think a 5 year difference is considered pedophilia.
If both parties are happy then I can't consider it wrong, who are we to judge them anyway?

 

Well, I wouldn't go anything below or over 2 years of age, but it doesn't really matter. Old or young, it's how much you love each other that counts.