Dating is legal.
Sex is illegal unless the 16yo has reached the age of consent in the state. If not, it can be statutory rape and the adult risk prison.
In New York State, the legal age of consent is 17. Therefore, if a 17-year-old male is dating a 14-year-old female, it is legal as long as the age of consent is not breached. However, if the male turns 18, it could be considered illegal because the age difference then exceeds the permissible limits under the law.
Dating is not illegal, but if the relationship goes past that it may be inappropriate.
In Oregon, the legal age of consent for sexual activity is 18. Therefore, it is illegal for a 16-year-old to engage in sexual activities with an 18-year-old. While dating in itself is not illegal, any sexual contact between a minor and an adult may lead to legal consequences.
In Tennessee, the legal age of consent is 18. Therefore, it may be considered illegal for an 18-year-old to engage in a romantic or sexual relationship with a 17-year-old. It is important to be aware of and comply with the laws in your state regarding age of consent.
In many places, a 16 year old dating a 25 year old would be illegal due to age of consent laws. It's important to check the specific laws in your country or state to ensure compliance with the legal age of consent. Differences in age, maturity, and power dynamics can also impact the appropriateness of such a relationship.
Dating is not illegal. Having sex would be illegal.
illegal&disgusting. get a girl your own age!
No one can stop you from dating, but it is illegal to have sex.
There are no laws against dating (only regarding sex where you have to be age of consent) so it is legal.
Dating is not illegal. Sex between those two is illegal and prosecutable.
its illegal when its 4 years apart..
There are no laws about dating, only about sexual contact.
If you are just dating, and your parents have no objection there is nothing illegal here.If you start having sex, then you should know the age of Consent in your state or country.Read more about the Age of Consent in the Related Questions below.
no, its only illegal when its 4years of age difference.
no you could be dating an 105 year old man and it wouldn't matter
In New York State, the legal age of consent is 17. Therefore, if a 17-year-old male is dating a 14-year-old female, it is legal as long as the age of consent is not breached. However, if the male turns 18, it could be considered illegal because the age difference then exceeds the permissible limits under the law.
There are no laws for dating, that is up to your parents. For sex you have to be 17 in Texas.