Pedophilia is scientifically defined as getting sexually aroused by a child in pre-puberty or a child younger than13 years old.

To be sexually aroused by children in puberty is known under the term "hebephilia" or "ephebophilia"

Note: Legally, pedophilia is often used to mean sexual relations with children under the age of consent. This age may vary from country to country, 15 and 17 are common age limits.