>>71727992A number of reasons
- Self inserting as the loli to make themselves feel younger
- Mistaking the desire for youth with sexual attraction similar to the autogynophilia->trans pipeline
- Wanting a pliable compliant subject for their affections that won't be threatening like even a younger male would be
- Misplaced maternal instinct similar to cat and dog "moms"
- Leftover trauma from actual sexual assault or harassment in their youth manifesting itself in unhealthy ways.
- Actually gay but also pedo
