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Picture of lexxymshs
Registered: October 05, 2007
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I am 14 years old.
He is 17.
He turns 18 in a couple of months.
He dumped me because he doesn't want to end up getting arrested.

Is it against the law for a minor to date an 18 year old WITH parental consent?


--Lexx
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Registered: February 22, 2004
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Note: THIS INCLUDES ANY FORM OF SEXUAL CONTACT, NOT JUST INTERCOURSE.


hmmm... guess that means I'm a felon then


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Picture of Meagan87
Registered: May 07, 2003
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To clear things up:

Minors (under 18) are not allowed to enter into a contract because they are not legally allowed to give consent.

In the same way, individuals under 18 are usually not permitted to give consent for sex, which makes it rape. The age for this varies by state, but can likely be found online should you care to look it up. Note: THIS INCLUDES ANY FORM OF SEXUAL CONTACT, NOT JUST INTERCOURSE.

There are no laws (that I am aware of anyway) against an adult dating a minor. This means you could have a 70 year old man dating a 9 year old girl and the law wouldn't really get to say anything about it...that is as long as there's no sexual relations of any kind.

Hope this helped.

Have fun. Smile


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Registered: August 17, 2001
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Why does it matter if the age is only like2 years apart? Ok i can see if you are like 15 and dating a 30 year old. But dang. 16 18 relationships thats not bad. I think cops and parents need to back off. cuz really, what are they ganna do?



In a lot of states, if it is a 16 year old dating an 18 year old, the law turns a blind eye or has it written that that relationship is consensual and, if sex is involved, is therefore not statutory rape.


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Registered: October 02, 2007
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Why does it matter if the age is only like2 years apart? Ok i can see if you are like 15 and dating a 30 year old. But dang. 16 18 relationships thats not bad. I think cops and parents need to back off. cuz really, what are they ganna do?


Ashers
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Registered: August 17, 2001
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Registered: October 12, 2007
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hi guys, i was just reading the conversation you have here and i am very interested. i am currently researching for a teenage debate tv show and i am looking for people with opinions on debates like teen relationships, revenge and how you should treat your friends and partners. i will pay travel for anyone that wants to come down to london for filming. the show will be a pilot show, so will not be aired, but its a great chance to meet some producers and get your voices heard . If this is something you are interested in. please call me on <removed by moderators> Thank you

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Picture of dixiedarlin0615
Registered: October 11, 2007
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my boyfriend is 18,im 15 turning 16 in a few weeks but with parents consent its legal.but if he had sex with you n got caught u might have some problems then.
Picture of FinasGod4
Registered: December 22, 2006
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the intresting thing about the sex law is, if it's willing even if it's illegal how in the hell are you going to get caught?


People tattle because it's "in the interest of the child."


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Registered: February 22, 2004
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the intresting thing about the sex law is, if it's willing even if it's illegal how in the hell are you going to get caught? I mean unless the parents of the younger partner press charges... shit what's next? cops on stake out out side teenager's rooms? *cop kicks in door* "Hold it right there, let's see some Id" "uh... can I find my pants first?"


"The very existence of flamethrowers proves that sometime, somewhere, someone said to themselves, "You know, I want to set those people over there on fire, but I'm just not close enough to get the job done"."
Picture of bcampbell201
Registered: August 25, 2007
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No, not at all. I know loads of people who are dating people older then them-similar to your situation. He could get in trouble if you guys are having sex, but other then that nothing can be done, especially with parential consent.


Do what your heart desires...
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Registered: May 07, 2003
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It is not illegal for you to date him at all.

The only gray area is with sex. Because you are a minor, you are legally unable to give consent for sex, so it would be considered statutory rape.


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