This type of arrangement would definitely be out of thw question for any of my children. Although they may love each other, the adult should have been mature enough to realize that he should wait until the girl was old enough for marriage. While she may be mature, it is still not wise to marry at such a young age, not to mention the fact that if they were not married, this guy would be considered a pedophile in the eyes of most, including myself. I still consider him a pedophile. Just because he married her does not make any difference that he is an adult and she is not.

I think this is a sick situation.This man had to be preying on this young girl.I watch the show on MSNBC TO CATCHA PREDATOR WHERE MEN TRY TO HOOK UP WITH YOUNG GIRLS.THATS WHAT THIS CASE IS LIKE.SICK VERY SICK!!!!THESE PARENTS ARE AS MUCH TO BLAME AS THE MAN.I HAVE 2 YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEY WOULD NEVER MARRY SOMEONE AT THIS AGE REGARDLESS.ITS SICK!

Well this does not fit the def. of pedophile to be frank.. And as she has in fact reached the age of consent which in that state is 16 there is little anyone really could do. While I believe it wrong on various levels. There is nothing legally wrong with this, and nor is the wedding as parental permission was given. :/

It seems the age of consent was met for this case and legal release papers were signed- so it does not fit the bill for pedophile. No one but the couple will know if it's true love or not, but regardless- in my opinion, for the benefit of the schools, the coach, the athlete and those who care about them, they both should have waited until after Windy graduated to have anything beyond a professional relationship. She needs to finish high school- regardless of how prepared for the romantic aspects of a relationship she is. Some 16 year olds are much more prepared to handle serious relationships than others, but I feel the age of 18 would make the situation seem a little more sensible to me. It isn't the age gap that matters, it's their current relationship dynamic within the district. Don't just assume it's like the random old guy who tried to lure the 14 year old to sleep with him on the TV shows. It happens a LOT, but that doesn't mean every situation is the same. I've been with my former coach for over two years and the community and our families have welcomed us with open arms, despite our past relationship dynamic and a 17-year age gap. It just wasn't spread into the media and subject to mass critique. They aren't looking for understanding or approval- just respect. If their relationship is working- let them be and live their lives. It's much easier to give an opinion from the protection of the computer screen; I would just ask if you could be just slightly more respectful and considerate or at least think a bit more before you post. Hello, be your own critic for just a second. Remember, there's always another side.