shinigamiinochi Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 I am currently writing a fic where the main character is a fifteen year old prostitute and has been since he was seven. Right now I am writing a flashback scene where it is his first job, but I'm stuck on one detail. What would his rates be? I've read fics where a prostitute gets paid anything from 5-500 dollars, but I don't know what would be a realistic rate for a pro. Since I'm in the middle of writing this scene, quick feedback is appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canterro Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 It's hard for me to imagine that a child can be a prostitute at the age of 7. Probably he doesn't understand the idea of sex yet. He might be used, abused, raped, sold, but not a self-conscious prostitute, I guess... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Inc. Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Depending on the situation, it could be almost any amount. Sex with a child that age is likely illegal, so that would drive the price up. But if he's one of a whole flock of desperate people willing to suffer through something in order to eat, it would drive the price down. I know that prices for more mainstream prostitutes are often depressed in the area around military stations because there's so much of it available. Most of all, i'd agree with Canterro, the kid wouldn't know much about money. Either some sort of pimp made the arrangements and the kid got a sandwich or a toy; or the kid made the offer to get something, like a meal, a toy, medicine for mom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinigamiinochi Posted July 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 It's hard for me to imagine that a child can be a prostitute at the age of 7. Probably he doesn't understand the idea of sex yet.He might be used, abused, raped, sold, but not a self-conscious prostitute, I guess... well, he was taken from the streets and forced into prostitution, I should have made that more clear, though I do think that a seven year old, based on how he's been raised, can understand what sex is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canterro Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 well, he was taken from the streets and forced into prostitution, I should have made that more clear, though I do think that a seven year old, based on how he's been raised, can understand what sex is. I'm not a specialist, but I think that sexual desire is something that develops a bit later so the whole REAL idea that stands behind sex, need of physical pleasure and satisfaction comes with time and body development. It's something that hormones, for example, take part in. Moreover - as Keith said, I don't believe child could just independently make big money like this. Children don't get the idea of money, value and price very well... I'd asume that kid would do what other wants for small or simply no gratification. If you say that the "business" is run by adults - okay, I get it. But whatever the case is, children themselves don't get paid much, if at all. You could make some research on child prostitution For a good start: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prostitution_of_children Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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