That’s somehow even worse than my original mental image. Great work science!

Renumeration rarely makes sense in these systems. But with the price of storage as low as it is at the moment, battery coupling wherever possible is the way to go!

Not much more you can do than explain to them clearly why you think it’s wrong from the perspective of both sides, whilst always reiterating they you will continue to love and support her. You need to explain why this man might be interested in her due to her age, and also that he may have enough experience in life to effectively lie and manipulate without her realising. At best you should get someone she trusts well to also explain this, preferably an adult outside of your household.

You can look into counselling, but only if she is willing.

I would not directly intervene until you feel it could become an unsafe situation. I would also not be seen as promoting the relationship either until you are also clear this person.

I understand the sentiment you are going for, but I think it is a little cheap regarding the opinion of 300 million+ people.

In my horribly narrow opinion, the American freedom is simply the freedom to choose. Nothing more, nothing less. The freedom to own a tiger, buy a tank or be “Florida man” for a day.

It is not “free” from manipulation and sometimes it really feels like a 5 year old choosing to do the opposite of the right thing just “because”.

Sidenote: I ABSOLUTELY do not think it is the best way to build a nurturing society, but I get why it has such a passionate supporter base.