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Mama June’s teenage daughter Alana Thompson is following in the footsteps of the women in her family— At least such are the thoughts of most of her fans. The Toddlers and Tiaras star Alana alias Honey Boo Boo recently announced plans to move in with her boyfriend, Dralin Carswell, who fans deem way beyond her age group. This has sparked concerns among many, who have watched the teenager grow up in front of the cameras for years, strapped between child stardom, Mama June’s substance abuse and relationship struggles, and the battle between her mom and sister Lauryn over her custody.
The recent turn of events has led most to believe the 17-year-old is brewing some drama, with her 21-year-old boyfriend, Dralin, as the centerpiece. Reddit user, u/BigLove83 utilized the platform to express their thoughts on the relationship between the two, describing it as disturbing. The poster shared a photo from the star’s prom showing her posing in a pink dress with Dralin’s hands around her hips.
Honey Boo Boo’s Photo With Boyfriend Spark Concern
The user explained that they found it disturbing and that people thought it was okay. According to them, the couple had been dating since Honey Boo Boo was 14 and her boyfriend Dralin was 18. Two years later, their age disparity has become more questionable, making it inappropriate for him to have his hands on her butt, worse still, in public. The post read,
“They they’ve been dating since she was 14 and he was 18 and it’s okay for a 20-year-old to have his hand on her ass when she’s 16.”
Reacting, several fans agreed with the poster’s point of view, tagging the photo as inappropriate. One Redditor pointed out that a lot more was going on that went beyond getting handsy in outdoor photos. The user wrote,
“I’m sure a lot more is going on than a hand on the ass. Sadly. She will suffer the same fate as all the other women in her family and be pregnant within the year.”
The comment immediately sparked sentiments among fans. Many expressed outrage that society allowed such a disturbing relationship to prevail, given Honey Boo Boo’s age. User Lopsided-Ad7019 wrote,
“This is statutory rape. And you can’t convince me otherwise. Absolutely disgusting the family allowed and encouraged this.”
Fans Call For Dralin’s Arrest
Others brought up Dralin’s long list of vices, including being a sex offender, drug use, and multiple DUI arrests. Fans argued that Dralin Carswell’s romantic entanglement with Honey Boo Boo, a minor, should be added to his list of criminal offenses, especially with his 2019 charges with statutory rape. Given his history, Reddit users were convinced Dralin was simply a groomer and a predator preying on the teenager. They called for his immediate arrest, per the Sexual Offences Act. User Nickey_Pacific wrote,
“As to her relationship with that grown-ass man, it’s gross. He should have been brought up on charges two years ago.”
Another added,
“How cops didn’t come into this family is beyond me like this was/is a grown-ass man f—king with a child who has also done this before with another 15-year-old.”
One fan questioned if they could stage an intervention and report the supposed sex offense to the authorities. In response, another explained that most states have already reduced the legal age of consent. Hence, those states may not consider it illegal, especially as the teenager isn’t fourteen anymore but months away from becoming an adult.