A mother whose teenage daughter has been invited to visit Spanish parliament after a politician spotted her blog, has voiced concerns about the trip because she's unsure if his interest in

A mother whose teenage daughter has been invited to visit Spanish parliament after a politician spotted her blog, has voiced concerns about the trip because she's unsure if his interest in her work is genuine.

Posting anonymously on British parenting site Mumsnet, the woman explained that her 16-year-old daughter, who is bilingual, recently started writing online about her interest in Spanish politics.

The mother, who lives in the UK with her Spanish husband and three bilingual children, claimed several politicians made contact to praise her daughter's 'maturity and knowledge', but one in particular has been contacting her almost daily after following her on Instagram.  

She said the politician who is in his early thirties, also sent her daughter a letter from Spain inviting her to visit parliament - and is unsure how he got their address.

Responses to the post were torn, but many agreed the safest option would be for the mother to accompany her daughter if she accepts the invitation. 

The mother explained in a lengthy post that her daughter had attracted the attention of Spanish politicians since she began blogging 

The mother admitted she's 'freaking out' over the politician's suggestion for her daughter to meet him for a debate. 

Many people agreed they would be suspicious of his interest in a teenager, and began giving the mother advice for how to respond.

One person wrote: 'It's the volume that would concern me if it was one of my dear daughters. That isn't suggesting he's a pedophile, just that it's inappropriate and I think inadvisable for him as it could be misconstrued. 

'It doesn't sound like it 's the case, but girls that age can develop very big crushes on much older men, especially powerful men. So asking to be copied into the emails would make a lot of sense.' 

Another said: 'I'd say it's very suspicious. If I were you I'd contact him using the email address for his office and explain that he's been in contact with your daughter. 

'Mention that she's under 18 and how you appreciate he has nurtured her interest in politics but that you feel it would be inappropriate for her to travel to see the Parliament alone. You'll soon find out if it's genuine.'

Many responses to the post agreed with the mother that they would be concerned and urged her to monitor correspondence 

A third added: 'Overall though, I think that the way your dear daughter has been so flattered and drawn into all of this so quickly is alarming.

'I do think this is grooming. I hope I am not victim blaming here - it is absolutely not my intention - but you need to take a long hard look at your daughter's life and ask what you can do to make her feel suspicious of flattery and the ulterior motives of others. 

'And not to engage so enthusiastically with complete strangers in the same way you would train and coach young children not to do that in a park (and that is not victim blaming either).'

But others argued the politician hasn't said anything inappropriate, and it isn't unusual for people in the profession to show an interest in teenagers. 

'Some people are so quick to call pedophile here! I wrote and received many letters from adults when I was child, I don't think there is anything actually wrong with getting a letter.

'I would probably write and thank him for the letter but ask that as she is a minor, any future correspondence should go through you? If everything is above board, he wouldn't have any problem with this. Or just talk to your daughter and insist that she shows your everything,' wrote one.

Another said: 'Wow people love their torches and pitchforks. Parties have youth factions. Parties are interested in getting more members, so if they find someone who can attract other young people, of course they are interested having this person speaking for their party. As long as the letters aren't going beyond that, there's nothing sinister about it.'

Others argued it isn't uncommon for politicians to take an interest in teenagers, who may be able to attract more people to their party