There are no laws about what age you have to be to date, so it is legal. There are laws about sexual activity and depending on the state, this is probably not an issue either. In most places you have to be at least 16 to consent, if not 17 or 18.
In Connecticut, the legal age of consent is 16, meaning that as long as both parties are over 16, it is generally legal for a 17-year-old to date a 19-year-old. However, it is important to consider the maturity and intentions of both individuals in the relationship.
In New Jersey, the age of consent is 16, so it is not illegal for a 19-year-old to date a 16-year-old. However, it is important to consider the maturity levels and potential power dynamics between individuals of different ages when entering into a relationship.
There are no laws about what age you have to be to date, so it is legal. There are laws about sexual activity depending on the state. In most places you have to be at least 16 to consent, if not 17 or 18.
In Alabama, the legal age of consent is 16, so a 19-year-old can date a 16-year-old without legal issues regarding the age difference. However, there could be legal implications if there is sexual activity involved, as the age of consent for sexual relations in Alabama is 16, but there are restrictions when one partner is over 19.
Yes, it is illegal for a 19-year-old to date a 16-year-old in New York State. The age of consent in New York is 17, so dating a 16-year-old would be considered statutory rape. It is important to be aware of the legal age of consent in your state to avoid any legal issues.
No
Well the 16 year old should ask their parents if they are aloud to first.
There are no laws about dating.
they can. but i don't think they should
yes.
Yes there is. The 16 year old is a minor while the 19 year old is an adult. They can date, but not do anything more because that can be considered rape.
i would hope so. i dated a 16 yr old once.
Only if it JUST a date and NOT anything further. At 16 this person is a minor, but the 18 or 19 year old is an adult. They could get into trouble for anything more with a 16 year old.
Yes it is.
In certain states, it depends on the consent age. I live in Iowa and a 16 year old can date a 19 year old and have sex with them.
Yes, as long as it is ONLY date and not have sex. At 19 this person is an adult dating a minor.
it all depends on what state/country you live in. In the state of Texas you can date anyone within 3 years of your age, so if you live in Texas it is not against the law to date a 16 year old at 19.