Am I an older guy magnet?

As an older guy I can tell you that being friends with a younger girl can bring a sense of advantage. By that I mean feeling dominant towards a younger friend of the opposite , and seizing the opportunity to have her ually because she's younger. I know the motives of a 16, 17-year-old guy since I am one. I would recommend telling them that it's not going to progress past friendship and you're only interested in someone your own age.