A mother who claims she was seduced by her 15-year-old son has avoided jail for having sexual relations with him.
The 50-year-old woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was told by a judge at Gloucester Crown Court that she had 'clearly breached her obligation as a mother.'
She pleaded guilty to three charges of sexual activity with her son but maintained that the boy initiated sexual activity and she just went along with what he wanted out of motherly love.
Prosecutor Stephen Dent said the woman spanked the boy with a paddle at his request and she dressed up in knickers, bra and boots as he wanted.
He said: 'He would wear a t-shirt, nothing else. This happened more than once, but less than six times,'
Simon Burch, representing the woman, said: 'He instigated and established the sexual offending.
'She had no enthusiasm for the conduct and was ashamed and contrite.'
Judge Ian Lawrie QC said: 'It does not absolve your client's responsibilities.
'She ignored the appropriate boundaries between mother and son.'
Mr Burch continued: 'Yes. Yes, she did.
'But she is vulnerable for a number of reasons. She is easily manipulated.
'In her previous, abusive, relationship, she was subject to physical violence and made to engage in sexual acts she did not want to.'
Referring to 'plaguing persevering messages' from her son, Mr Burch said: 'Not once had any of the ideas come from her. Not once did she encourage him.'
The judge said he accepted that.