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	[[File:BLogo 930x818.png\|thumb\|200px\|[[BLogo]]: The modern symbol of boylove.]]		[[File:BLogo 930x818.png\|thumb\|200px\|[[BLogo]]: The modern symbol of boylove.]]

	'''Boylove''', a concept whose origin can be traced back to [[Boylove in antiquity\|Classical antiquity]], with cultural parallels being found across various times and places, is the word chosen by [[boylover]]s themselves to describe the strong feelings of attraction and affection that certain ~~adults~~ feel towards [[boy]]s.		'''Boylove''', a concept whose origin can be traced back to [[Boylove in antiquity\|Classical antiquity]], with cultural parallels being found across various times and places, is the word chosen by [[boylover]]s themselves to describe the strong feelings of attraction and affection that certain adult individuals feel towards [[boy]]s.

	It is semantically equivalent to the term "[[pederasty]]", which itself originates from the combination of the Greek words ''pais'' ("boy") and ''erastēs'' ("lover"; cf. ''eros''). In ancient Greek [[Homoerotic (dictionary)\|homoerotic]] poetry, the noun ''paiderastēs'' and the verb ''paiderastein'' were respectively replaced by ''paidophilēs'' and ''paidophilein'' (synonyms from which the term "[[pedophilia]]" is derived), in order to fit the elegiac metre favored for the genre.<ref>K. J. Dover, ''Greek Homosexuality''; Harvard University Press, 1989; p. 50.</ref>		It is semantically equivalent to the term "[[pederasty]]", which itself originates from the combination of the Greek words ''pais'' ("boy") and ''erastēs'' ("lover"; cf. ''eros''). In ancient Greek [[Homoerotic (dictionary)\|homoerotic]] poetry, the noun ''paiderastēs'' and the verb ''paiderastein'' were respectively replaced by ''paidophilēs'' and ''paidophilein'' (synonyms from which the term "[[pedophilia]]" is derived), in order to fit the elegiac metre favored for the genre.<ref>K. J. Dover, ''Greek Homosexuality''; Harvard University Press, 1989; p. 50.</ref>

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	[[File:BLogo 930x818.png\|thumb\|200px\|[[BLogo]]: The modern symbol of boylove.]]		[[File:BLogo 930x818.png\|thumb\|200px\|[[BLogo]]: The modern symbol of boylove.]]

	'''Boylove''', a concept whose origin can be traced back to [[Boylove in antiquity\|Classical antiquity]], with cultural parallels being found across various times and places, is the word chosen by [[boylover]]s themselves to describe the strong feelings of attraction and affection that certain adults feel towards [[boy]]s. It is semantically equivalent to the term "[[pederasty]]", which is itself ~~derived~~ from the combination of the Greek words ''pais'' ("boy") and ''erastēs'' ("lover"; cf. ''eros''). In ancient Greek [[Homoerotic (dictionary)\|homoerotic]] poetry, the noun ''paiderastēs'' and the verb ''paiderastein'' were respectively replaced by ''paidophilēs'' and ''paidophilein'' (synonyms from which the ~~modern~~ term "[[pedophilia]]" is derived), in order to fit the elegiac metre favored for the genre.<ref>K. J. Dover, ''Greek Homosexuality''; Harvard University Press, 1989; p. 50.</ref> The word "boylove" was adopted by the homonymous community because it could be applied to both pedophiles and [[Ephebophilia\|ephebophiles]], as well as to avoid the negative connotations of the modern clinical term "pedophilia", and to more accurately define the exclusive focus of the attraction: male children and adolescents.		'''Boylove''', a concept whose origin can be traced back to [[Boylove in antiquity\|Classical antiquity]], with cultural parallels being found across various times and places, is the word chosen by [[boylover]]s themselves to describe the strong feelings of attraction and affection that certain adults feel towards [[boy]]s.

			It is semantically equivalent to the term "[[pederasty]]", which itself originates from the combination of the Greek words ''pais'' ("boy") and ''erastēs'' ("lover"; cf. ''eros''). In ancient Greek [[Homoerotic (dictionary)\|homoerotic]] poetry, the noun ''paiderastēs'' and the verb ''paiderastein'' were respectively replaced by ''paidophilēs'' and ''paidophilein'' (synonyms from which the term "[[pedophilia]]" is derived), in order to fit the elegiac metre favored for the genre.<ref>K. J. Dover, ''Greek Homosexuality''; Harvard University Press, 1989; p. 50.</ref>

			The word "boylove" was adopted by the homonymous community because it could be applied to both pedophiles and [[Ephebophilia\|ephebophiles]], as well as to avoid the negative connotations of the modern clinical term "pedophilia", and to more accurately define the exclusive focus of the attraction: male children and adolescents.

	Boylovers commonly assert that boylove is a natural, non-pathological phenomenon that has existed throughout human history, fundamentally analogous to currently accepted sexual orientations, a perspective grounded on the documented existence of customs of age-structured sexuality in different cultures and time periods.		Boylovers commonly assert that boylove is a natural, non-pathological phenomenon that has existed throughout human history, fundamentally analogous to currently accepted sexual orientations, a perspective grounded on the documented existence of customs of age-structured sexuality in different cultures and time periods.

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	[[File:BLogo 930x818.png\|thumb\|200px\|[[BLogo]]: The modern symbol of boylove.]]		[[File:BLogo 930x818.png\|thumb\|200px\|[[BLogo]]: The modern symbol of boylove.]]

	'''Boylove''', a concept whose origin can be traced back to [[Boylove in antiquity\|Classical antiquity]], with cultural parallels being found across various times and places, is the word chosen by [[boylover]]s themselves to describe the strong feelings of attraction and affection that certain adults feel towards [[boy]]s. It is semantically equivalent to the term "[[pederasty]]", which is itself derived from the combination of the Greek words ''pais'' ("boy") and ''erastēs'' ("lover"; cf. ''eros''). In ancient Greek [[Homoerotic (dictionary)\|homoerotic]] poetry, the noun ''paiderastēs'' and the verb ''paiderastein'' were replaced by ''paidophilēs'' and ''paidophilein'' (synonyms from which the term "[[pedophilia]]" is derived), in order to fit the elegiac metre favored for the genre.<ref>K. J. Dover, ''Greek Homosexuality''; Harvard University Press, 1989; p. 50.</ref> The word "boylove" was adopted by the homonymous community because it could be applied to both pedophiles and [[Ephebophilia\|ephebophiles]], as well as to avoid the negative connotations of the modern clinical term "pedophilia", and to more accurately define the exclusive focus of the attraction: male children and adolescents.		'''Boylove''', a concept whose origin can be traced back to [[Boylove in antiquity\|Classical antiquity]], with cultural parallels being found across various times and places, is the word chosen by [[boylover]]s themselves to describe the strong feelings of attraction and affection that certain adults feel towards [[boy]]s. It is semantically equivalent to the term "[[pederasty]]", which is itself derived from the combination of the Greek words ''pais'' ("boy") and ''erastēs'' ("lover"; cf. ''eros''). In ancient Greek [[Homoerotic (dictionary)\|homoerotic]] poetry, the noun ''paiderastēs'' and the verb ''paiderastein'' were respectively replaced by ''paidophilēs'' and ''paidophilein'' (synonyms from which the modern term "[[pedophilia]]" is derived), in order to fit the elegiac metre favored for the genre.<ref>K. J. Dover, ''Greek Homosexuality''; Harvard University Press, 1989; p. 50.</ref> The word "boylove" was adopted by the homonymous community because it could be applied to both pedophiles and [[Ephebophilia\|ephebophiles]], as well as to avoid the negative connotations of the modern clinical term "pedophilia", and to more accurately define the exclusive focus of the attraction: male children and adolescents.

	Boylovers commonly assert that boylove is a natural, non-pathological phenomenon that has existed throughout human history, fundamentally analogous to currently accepted sexual orientations, a perspective grounded on the documented existence of customs of age-structured sexuality in different cultures and time periods.		Boylovers commonly assert that boylove is a natural, non-pathological phenomenon that has existed throughout human history, fundamentally analogous to currently accepted sexual orientations, a perspective grounded on the documented existence of customs of age-structured sexuality in different cultures and time periods.

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	[[File:BLogo 930x818.png\|thumb\|200px\|[[BLogo]]: The modern symbol of boylove.]]		[[File:BLogo 930x818.png\|thumb\|200px\|[[BLogo]]: The modern symbol of boylove.]]

	'''Boylove''', a concept whose origin can be traced back to [[Boylove in antiquity\|Classical antiquity]], with cultural parallels being found across various times and places, is the word chosen by [[boylover]]s themselves to describe the strong feelings of attraction and affection that certain adults feel towards [[boy]]s. It is semantically equivalent to the term "[[pederasty]]", which is itself derived from the combination of the Greek words ''pais'' ("boy") and ''erastēs'' ("lover"; cf. ''eros''). In ancient Greek [[Homoerotic (dictionary)\|homoerotic]] poetry, the noun ''paiderastēs'' and the verb ''paiderastein'' were replaced by ''paidophilēs'' and ''paidophilein'' (synonyms from which the term "[[pedophilia]]" ~~originates~~), in order to fit the elegiac metre favored for the genre.<ref>K. J. Dover, ''Greek Homosexuality''; Harvard University Press, 1989; p. 50.</ref> The word "boylove" was adopted by the homonymous community because it could be applied to both pedophiles and [[Ephebophilia\|ephebophiles]], as well as to avoid the negative connotations of the modern clinical term "pedophilia", and to more accurately define the exclusive focus of the attraction: male children and adolescents.		'''Boylove''', a concept whose origin can be traced back to [[Boylove in antiquity\|Classical antiquity]], with cultural parallels being found across various times and places, is the word chosen by [[boylover]]s themselves to describe the strong feelings of attraction and affection that certain adults feel towards [[boy]]s. It is semantically equivalent to the term "[[pederasty]]", which is itself derived from the combination of the Greek words ''pais'' ("boy") and ''erastēs'' ("lover"; cf. ''eros''). In ancient Greek [[Homoerotic (dictionary)\|homoerotic]] poetry, the noun ''paiderastēs'' and the verb ''paiderastein'' were replaced by ''paidophilēs'' and ''paidophilein'' (synonyms from which the term "[[pedophilia]]" is derived), in order to fit the elegiac metre favored for the genre.<ref>K. J. Dover, ''Greek Homosexuality''; Harvard University Press, 1989; p. 50.</ref> The word "boylove" was adopted by the homonymous community because it could be applied to both pedophiles and [[Ephebophilia\|ephebophiles]], as well as to avoid the negative connotations of the modern clinical term "pedophilia", and to more accurately define the exclusive focus of the attraction: male children and adolescents.

	Boylovers commonly assert that boylove is a natural, non-pathological phenomenon that has existed throughout human history, fundamentally analogous to currently accepted sexual orientations, a perspective grounded on the documented existence of customs of age-structured sexuality in different cultures and time periods.		Boylovers commonly assert that boylove is a natural, non-pathological phenomenon that has existed throughout human history, fundamentally analogous to currently accepted sexual orientations, a perspective grounded on the documented existence of customs of age-structured sexuality in different cultures and time periods.

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	Boylovers commonly assert that boylove is a natural, non-pathological phenomenon that has existed throughout human history, fundamentally analogous to currently accepted sexual orientations, a perspective grounded on the documented existence of customs of age-structured sexuality in different cultures and time periods.		Boylovers commonly assert that boylove is a natural, non-pathological phenomenon that has existed throughout human history, fundamentally analogous to currently accepted sexual orientations, a perspective grounded on the documented existence of customs of age-structured sexuality in different cultures and time periods.

	While boylove includes feelings of sexual attraction, it does not in itself require, nor imply, sexual activity with boys. Boylove can be completely platonic, since the main concern of most self-identifying boylovers is providing guidance ~~and friendship~~.		While boylove includes feelings of sexual attraction, it does not in itself require, nor imply, sexual activity with boys. Boylove can be completely platonic, since the main concern of most self-identifying boylovers is providing friendship and guidance.

	That being said, there is still ongoing debate on the nature of boylove. There are some members of the community who believe that boylove is simply a noun for adults who are emotionally and physically attracted to boys, and that there are no particular guidelines or requirements to being a boylover besides having said attraction and an aversion to hurting boys. Others believe that boylove, in addition to the attraction, denotes a set of beliefs and values related to the treatment of boys, and that one must adhere to these expectations to be considered a boylover.<ref>[[Philosophy of responsible boylove\|The Philosophy of Responsible Boylove]]</ref> These values may include ideas such as that boylovers should never expose boys to alcohol and drugs, that boylovers should never initiate sexual activities with boys, or even that boylovers should refrain from sex with boys in any case, due to the risks involved for both parties in contemporary social environments. Universally accepted in the community, however, is the principle that boylovers, by definition, respect boys and do not hurt them. Therefore, the term boylove does not refer to [[child abuse]].		That being said, there is still ongoing debate on the nature of boylove. There are some members of the community who believe that boylove is simply a noun for adults who are emotionally and physically attracted to boys, and that there are no particular guidelines or requirements to being a boylover besides having said attraction and an aversion to hurting boys. Others believe that boylove, in addition to the attraction, denotes a set of beliefs and values related to the treatment of boys, and that one must adhere to these expectations to be considered a boylover.<ref>[[Philosophy of responsible boylove\|The Philosophy of Responsible Boylove]]</ref> These values may include ideas such as that boylovers should never expose boys to alcohol and drugs, that boylovers should never initiate sexual activities with boys, or even that boylovers should refrain from sex with boys in any case, due to the risks involved for both parties in contemporary social environments. Universally accepted in the community, however, is the principle that boylovers, by definition, respect boys and do not hurt them. Therefore, the term boylove does not refer to [[child abuse]].

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	Boylovers commonly assert that boylove is a natural, non-pathological phenomenon that has existed throughout human history, fundamentally analogous to currently accepted sexual orientations, a perspective grounded on the documented existence of customs of age-structured sexuality in different cultures and time periods.		Boylovers commonly assert that boylove is a natural, non-pathological phenomenon that has existed throughout human history, fundamentally analogous to currently accepted sexual orientations, a perspective grounded on the documented existence of customs of age-structured sexuality in different cultures and time periods.

	While boylove includes feelings of sexual attraction, it does not in itself require, nor imply, sexual activity with boys. Boylove can be completely platonic, since the main concern of most self-identifying boylovers is providing ~~love~~ and ~~guidance~~.		While boylove includes feelings of sexual attraction, it does not in itself require, nor imply, sexual activity with boys. Boylove can be completely platonic, since the main concern of most self-identifying boylovers is providing guidance and friendship.

	That being said, there is still ongoing debate on the nature of boylove. There are some members of the community who believe that boylove is simply a noun for adults who are emotionally and physically attracted to boys, and that there are no particular guidelines or requirements to being a boylover besides having said attraction and an aversion to hurting boys. Others believe that boylove, in addition to the attraction, denotes a set of beliefs and values related to the treatment of boys, and that one must adhere to these expectations to be considered a boylover.<ref>[[Philosophy of responsible boylove\|The Philosophy of Responsible Boylove]]</ref> These values may include ideas such as that boylovers should never expose boys to alcohol and drugs, that boylovers should never initiate sexual activities with boys, or even that boylovers should refrain from sex with boys in any case, due to the risks involved for both parties in contemporary social environments. Universally accepted in the community, however, is the principle that boylovers, by definition, respect boys and do not hurt them. Therefore, the term boylove does not refer to [[child abuse]].		That being said, there is still ongoing debate on the nature of boylove. There are some members of the community who believe that boylove is simply a noun for adults who are emotionally and physically attracted to boys, and that there are no particular guidelines or requirements to being a boylover besides having said attraction and an aversion to hurting boys. Others believe that boylove, in addition to the attraction, denotes a set of beliefs and values related to the treatment of boys, and that one must adhere to these expectations to be considered a boylover.<ref>[[Philosophy of responsible boylove\|The Philosophy of Responsible Boylove]]</ref> These values may include ideas such as that boylovers should never expose boys to alcohol and drugs, that boylovers should never initiate sexual activities with boys, or even that boylovers should refrain from sex with boys in any case, due to the risks involved for both parties in contemporary social environments. Universally accepted in the community, however, is the principle that boylovers, by definition, respect boys and do not hurt them. Therefore, the term boylove does not refer to [[child abuse]].

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	While boylove includes feelings of sexual attraction, it does not in itself require, nor imply, sexual activity with boys. Boylove can be completely platonic, since the main concern of most self-identifying boylovers is providing love and guidance.		While boylove includes feelings of sexual attraction, it does not in itself require, nor imply, sexual activity with boys. Boylove can be completely platonic, since the main concern of most self-identifying boylovers is providing love and guidance.

	That being said, there is still ongoing debate on the nature of boylove. There are some members of the community who believe that boylove is simply a noun for adults who are emotionally and physically attracted to boys, and that there are no particular guidelines or requirements to being a boylover besides having said attraction and an aversion to hurting boys. Others believe that boylove, in addition to the attraction, denotes a set of beliefs and values related to the treatment of boys, and that one must adhere to these expectations to be considered a boylover.<ref>[[Philosophy of responsible boylove\|The Philosophy of Responsible Boylove]]</ref> These values may include ideas such as that boylovers should never expose boys to alcohol and drugs, that boylovers should never initiate sexual activities with boys, or even that boylovers should refrain from sex with boys in any case, due to the risks involved for both parties in contemporary social ~~enviroments~~. Universally accepted in the community, however, is the principle that boylovers, by definition, respect boys and do not hurt them. Therefore, the term boylove does not refer to [[child abuse]].		That being said, there is still ongoing debate on the nature of boylove. There are some members of the community who believe that boylove is simply a noun for adults who are emotionally and physically attracted to boys, and that there are no particular guidelines or requirements to being a boylover besides having said attraction and an aversion to hurting boys. Others believe that boylove, in addition to the attraction, denotes a set of beliefs and values related to the treatment of boys, and that one must adhere to these expectations to be considered a boylover.<ref>[[Philosophy of responsible boylove\|The Philosophy of Responsible Boylove]]</ref> These values may include ideas such as that boylovers should never expose boys to alcohol and drugs, that boylovers should never initiate sexual activities with boys, or even that boylovers should refrain from sex with boys in any case, due to the risks involved for both parties in contemporary social environments. Universally accepted in the community, however, is the principle that boylovers, by definition, respect boys and do not hurt them. Therefore, the term boylove does not refer to [[child abuse]].

	== Terms for boylove in other languages ==		== Terms for boylove in other languages ==

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	While boylove includes feelings of sexual attraction, it does not in itself require, nor imply, sexual activity with boys. Boylove can be completely platonic, since the main concern of most self-identifying boylovers is providing love and guidance.		While boylove includes feelings of sexual attraction, it does not in itself require, nor imply, sexual activity with boys. Boylove can be completely platonic, since the main concern of most self-identifying boylovers is providing love and guidance.

	That being said, there is still ongoing debate on the nature of boylove. There are some members of the community who believe that boylove is simply a noun for adults who are emotionally and physically attracted to boys, and that there are no particular guidelines or requirements to being a boylover besides having said attraction and an aversion to hurting boys. Others believe that boylove, in addition to the attraction, denotes a set of beliefs and values related to the treatment of boys, and that one must adhere to these expectations to be considered a boylover.<ref>[[Philosophy of responsible boylove\|The Philosophy of Responsible Boylove]]</ref> These values may include ideas such as that boylovers should never expose boys to alcohol and drugs, that boylovers should never initiate sexual activities with boys, or even that boylovers should refrain from sex with boys in any case, due to the risks involved for both parties. Universally accepted in the community, however, is the principle that boylovers, by definition, respect boys and do not hurt them. Therefore, the term boylove does not refer to [[child abuse]].		That being said, there is still ongoing debate on the nature of boylove. There are some members of the community who believe that boylove is simply a noun for adults who are emotionally and physically attracted to boys, and that there are no particular guidelines or requirements to being a boylover besides having said attraction and an aversion to hurting boys. Others believe that boylove, in addition to the attraction, denotes a set of beliefs and values related to the treatment of boys, and that one must adhere to these expectations to be considered a boylover.<ref>[[Philosophy of responsible boylove\|The Philosophy of Responsible Boylove]]</ref> These values may include ideas such as that boylovers should never expose boys to alcohol and drugs, that boylovers should never initiate sexual activities with boys, or even that boylovers should refrain from sex with boys in any case, due to the risks involved for both parties in contemporary social enviroments. Universally accepted in the community, however, is the principle that boylovers, by definition, respect boys and do not hurt them. Therefore, the term boylove does not refer to [[child abuse]].

	== Terms for boylove in other languages ==		== Terms for boylove in other languages ==

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	[[File:BLogo 930x818.png\|thumb\|200px\|[[BLogo]]: The modern symbol of boylove.]]		[[File:BLogo 930x818.png\|thumb\|200px\|[[BLogo]]: The modern symbol of boylove.]]

	'''Boylove''', a concept whose origin can be traced back to [[Boylove in antiquity\|Classical antiquity]], with cultural parallels being found across various times and places, is the word chosen by [[boylover]]s themselves to describe the strong feelings of attraction and affection that certain adults feel towards [[boy]]s. It is semantically equivalent to the term "[[pederasty]]", which is itself derived from the combination of the Greek words ''pais'' ("boy") and ''erastēs'' ("lover"; cf. ''eros''). In ancient Greek [[Homoerotic (dictionary)\|homoerotic]] poetry, the noun ''paiderastēs'' and the verb ''paiderastein'' were replaced by ''paidophilēs'' and ''paidophilein'' (synonyms from which the term "[[pedophilia]]" originates), in order to fit the elegiac metre favored for the genre.<ref>K. J. Dover, ''Greek Homosexuality''; Harvard University Press, 1989; p. 50.</ref> The word "boylove" was adopted by the homonymous community ~~due to~~ it ~~being applicable~~ to both pedophiles and [[Ephebophilia\|ephebophiles]], as well as to avoid the negative connotations of the modern clinical term "pedophilia", and to more accurately define the exclusive focus of the attraction: male children and adolescents.		'''Boylove''', a concept whose origin can be traced back to [[Boylove in antiquity\|Classical antiquity]], with cultural parallels being found across various times and places, is the word chosen by [[boylover]]s themselves to describe the strong feelings of attraction and affection that certain adults feel towards [[boy]]s. It is semantically equivalent to the term "[[pederasty]]", which is itself derived from the combination of the Greek words ''pais'' ("boy") and ''erastēs'' ("lover"; cf. ''eros''). In ancient Greek [[Homoerotic (dictionary)\|homoerotic]] poetry, the noun ''paiderastēs'' and the verb ''paiderastein'' were replaced by ''paidophilēs'' and ''paidophilein'' (synonyms from which the term "[[pedophilia]]" originates), in order to fit the elegiac metre favored for the genre.<ref>K. J. Dover, ''Greek Homosexuality''; Harvard University Press, 1989; p. 50.</ref> The word "boylove" was adopted by the homonymous community because it could be applied to both pedophiles and [[Ephebophilia\|ephebophiles]], as well as to avoid the negative connotations of the modern clinical term "pedophilia", and to more accurately define the exclusive focus of the attraction: male children and adolescents.

	Boylovers commonly assert that boylove is a natural, non-pathological phenomenon that has existed throughout human history, fundamentally analogous to currently accepted sexual orientations, a perspective grounded on the documented existence of customs of age-structured sexuality in different cultures and time periods.		Boylovers commonly assert that boylove is a natural, non-pathological phenomenon that has existed throughout human history, fundamentally analogous to currently accepted sexual orientations, a perspective grounded on the documented existence of customs of age-structured sexuality in different cultures and time periods.

	While boylove includes feelings of sexual attraction, it does not in itself require, nor imply, sexual activity with boys. Boylove can be completely platonic, since the main concern of most boylovers is providing love and guidance.		While boylove includes feelings of sexual attraction, it does not in itself require, nor imply, sexual activity with boys. Boylove can be completely platonic, since the main concern of most self-identifying boylovers is providing love and guidance.

	That being said, there is still ongoing debate on the nature of boylove. There are some members of the community who believe that boylove is simply a noun for adults who are emotionally and physically attracted to boys, and that there are no particular guidelines or requirements to being a boylover besides having said attraction and an aversion to hurting boys. Others believe that boylove, in addition to the attraction, denotes a set of beliefs and values related to the treatment of boys, and that one must adhere to these expectations to be considered a boylover.<ref>[[Philosophy of responsible boylove\|The Philosophy of Responsible Boylove]]</ref> These values may include ideas such as that boylovers should never expose boys to alcohol and drugs, that boylovers should never initiate sexual activities with boys, or even that boylovers should refrain from sex with boys in any case, due to the risks involved for both parties. Universally accepted in the community, however, is the principle that boylovers, by definition, respect boys and do not hurt them. Therefore, the term boylove does not refer to [[child abuse]].		That being said, there is still ongoing debate on the nature of boylove. There are some members of the community who believe that boylove is simply a noun for adults who are emotionally and physically attracted to boys, and that there are no particular guidelines or requirements to being a boylover besides having said attraction and an aversion to hurting boys. Others believe that boylove, in addition to the attraction, denotes a set of beliefs and values related to the treatment of boys, and that one must adhere to these expectations to be considered a boylover.<ref>[[Philosophy of responsible boylove\|The Philosophy of Responsible Boylove]]</ref> These values may include ideas such as that boylovers should never expose boys to alcohol and drugs, that boylovers should never initiate sexual activities with boys, or even that boylovers should refrain from sex with boys in any case, due to the risks involved for both parties. Universally accepted in the community, however, is the principle that boylovers, by definition, respect boys and do not hurt them. Therefore, the term boylove does not refer to [[child abuse]].

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	[[File:BLogo 930x818.png\|thumb\|200px\|[[BLogo]]: The modern symbol of boylove.]]		[[File:BLogo 930x818.png\|thumb\|200px\|[[BLogo]]: The modern symbol of boylove.]]

	'''Boylove''', a concept whose origin can be traced back to [[Boylove in antiquity\|Classical antiquity]], is the word chosen by [[boylover]]s themselves to describe the strong feelings of attraction and affection that certain adults feel towards [[boy]]s. It is semantically equivalent to the term "[[pederasty]]", which is itself derived from the combination of the Greek words ''pais'' ("boy") and ''erastēs'' ("lover"; cf. ''eros''). In ancient Greek [[Homoerotic (dictionary)\|homoerotic]] poetry, the noun ''paiderastēs'' and the verb ''paiderastein'' were replaced by ''paidophilēs'' and ''paidophilein'' (synonyms from which the term "[[pedophilia]]" originates), in order to fit the elegiac metre favored for the genre.<ref>K. J. Dover, ''Greek Homosexuality''; Harvard University Press, 1989; p. 50.</ref> The word "boylove" was adopted by the homonymous community due to it being applicable to both pedophiles and [[Ephebophilia\|ephebophiles]], as well as to avoid the negative connotations of the modern clinical term "pedophilia", and to more accurately define the exclusive focus of the attraction: male children and adolescents.		'''Boylove''', a concept whose origin can be traced back to [[Boylove in antiquity\|Classical antiquity]], with cultural parallels being found across various times and places, is the word chosen by [[boylover]]s themselves to describe the strong feelings of attraction and affection that certain adults feel towards [[boy]]s. It is semantically equivalent to the term "[[pederasty]]", which is itself derived from the combination of the Greek words ''pais'' ("boy") and ''erastēs'' ("lover"; cf. ''eros''). In ancient Greek [[Homoerotic (dictionary)\|homoerotic]] poetry, the noun ''paiderastēs'' and the verb ''paiderastein'' were replaced by ''paidophilēs'' and ''paidophilein'' (synonyms from which the term "[[pedophilia]]" originates), in order to fit the elegiac metre favored for the genre.<ref>K. J. Dover, ''Greek Homosexuality''; Harvard University Press, 1989; p. 50.</ref> The word "boylove" was adopted by the homonymous community due to it being applicable to both pedophiles and [[Ephebophilia\|ephebophiles]], as well as to avoid the negative connotations of the modern clinical term "pedophilia", and to more accurately define the exclusive focus of the attraction: male children and adolescents.

	Boylovers commonly assert that boylove is a natural, non-pathological phenomenon that has existed throughout human history, fundamentally analogous to currently accepted sexual orientations, a perspective grounded on the documented existence of customs of age-structured sexuality in different cultures and time periods.		Boylovers commonly assert that boylove is a natural, non-pathological phenomenon that has existed throughout human history, fundamentally analogous to currently accepted sexual orientations, a perspective grounded on the documented existence of customs of age-structured sexuality in different cultures and time periods.

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	[[File:BLogo 930x818.png\|thumb\|200px\|[[BLogo]]: The modern symbol of boylove.]]		[[File:BLogo 930x818.png\|thumb\|200px\|[[BLogo]]: The modern symbol of boylove.]]

	'''Boylove''', a concept whose origin can be traced back to [[Boylove in antiquity\|Classical antiquity]], with cultural parallels being found across various times and places, is the word chosen by [[boylover]]s themselves to describe the strong feelings of attraction and affection that certain ~~adults~~ feel towards [[boy]]s.		'''Boylove''', a concept whose origin can be traced back to [[Boylove in antiquity\|Classical antiquity]], with cultural parallels being found across various times and places, is the word chosen by [[boylover]]s themselves to describe the strong feelings of attraction and affection that certain adult individuals feel towards [[boy]]s.

	It is semantically equivalent to the term "[[pederasty]]", which itself originates from the combination of the Greek words ''pais'' ("boy") and ''erastēs'' ("lover"; cf. ''eros''). In ancient Greek [[Homoerotic (dictionary)\|homoerotic]] poetry, the noun ''paiderastēs'' and the verb ''paiderastein'' were respectively replaced by ''paidophilēs'' and ''paidophilein'' (synonyms from which the term "[[pedophilia]]" is derived), in order to fit the elegiac metre favored for the genre.<ref>K. J. Dover, ''Greek Homosexuality''; Harvard University Press, 1989; p. 50.</ref>		It is semantically equivalent to the term "[[pederasty]]", which itself originates from the combination of the Greek words ''pais'' ("boy") and ''erastēs'' ("lover"; cf. ''eros''). In ancient Greek [[Homoerotic (dictionary)\|homoerotic]] poetry, the noun ''paiderastēs'' and the verb ''paiderastein'' were respectively replaced by ''paidophilēs'' and ''paidophilein'' (synonyms from which the term "[[pedophilia]]" is derived), in order to fit the elegiac metre favored for the genre.<ref>K. J. Dover, ''Greek Homosexuality''; Harvard University Press, 1989; p. 50.</ref>