Is it legal for me to date a 22-year-old man as a 16-year-old girl?
There seems to be some confusion over the law, I’ll give information for that over large scales. The average age of consent in the US is 16, but many states differ. The highest age of consent in the United States is 18. The Age of Consent is 18 in eleven states - California, New York, Florida, Oregon, Utah, Iowa, Arkansas, Tennessee, West Virginia, Vermont, and Delaware.The closeness of age exemption under the age of consent on average is set at 3 years, but there are many states that differ than that. Colorado’s age of consent is 17, but the closeness of age exception for 14 is plus four years, 15 is plus 10 years, 16 is plus 10 years. So in Colorado a 15 year old could have sex with a 25 year old.The lowest state Age of Consent in the United States is 16. This is the most common age of consent, and is adopted by Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Vermont, Washington, and West Virginia. Some other states are set at 17 marked in gold below.Source: Age of consent - WikipediaAs you can see from the above map, most of the world is below 18. Much of Europe is bellow 16, and they have the lowest rates of teen pregnancy in the world, the US has the highest rates of teen pregnancy in the developed world. For example, Denmark’s age of consent is 15, and their rate of teen pregnancy is 6.2 per 1000 which is 7 x lower than the US rate of 43 per 1000. This however is due to their sex education, availability of contraceptives, and the northern countries allow their teens to have sex in the comfort and safety of their own bedrooms rather than outside somewhere where they might not have contraceptives and the parents don’t know who they are with like in the US.
Is it illegal for a 15 year old and a 12 year old to date? Or just horribly morally wrong?
Illegal? Probably not, especially if they aren't physically intimate? Horribly morally wrong? I'm not so sure there, either. Inappropriate, sure, but not total freak out material. He apparently started to care for her when he thought there was only a small age gap. She, then, I assume, looks and acts in a way that would be believable for a 14 year old. Your friend isn't being creepy and looking for much younger girls, he just fell for one on false pretenses. When he learned that the age gap was bigger than he was initially told, he couldn't just stop caring for her, even if he is now confronted with the fact that their relationship isn't entirely appropriate. Is it the right decision to break up? Quite possibly. Is that an easy decision to make? Not if he really likes her.
Is it illegal for 13 year old to date 15 year old boy?
Hi, sorry, it's not clear to me that you're really a parent by the way you asked the question. A 15 year old boy who goes to a movie with a 13 year old girl will not get into trouble. A 15 year old boy who gets physical with a 13 year old could very likely get into trouble. It's not wise for a 13 year old girl to be dating at such a young age in any case. It would be helpful to give more information so you can get more information back. Stay smart and get guidance from the responsible people you trust.
Is it legal for a 12 year old to date a 15 year old?
Moronic but legal.
Is it illegal for a 16-year-old girl to date a 13-year-old guy?
As far as I know, there isn’t a country in the whole world that would define “Dating” in legal sense. Therefore, you could be a 100-year-old dating a toddler and that’d be still legal, as long as the relationship is purely platonic and no other kinds of laws were broken, as in, you obviously can’t kidnap or harass anyone.Now, if you’re actually asking if it’s illegal for 16yo and 13yo to engage in sexual activities, then that really depends on the jurisdiction you’re in. It could be a statutory rape as both of you are underage (Worst case scenario, you’d both be raping each other and both be punished accordingly), but on the other hand most countries that I have checked (American and European legislations) have exceptions for underage partners who are N years apart in age.Also, in United States as well as quite a few western countries that have laws about statutory rape, exceptions are made if you are married. And in those countries, you can then also get married with a special permission from a judge or some legal institution. This usually, in optimal cases at least, would involve judging the younger party mature and responsible enough for marriage.So conclusion: Keep it platonic or check your local legislation under “Statutory rape” and “marriage”.
Is it illegal for a 16-year-old girl to date an 18-year-old man?
A 16 year old dating an 18 year old would be normal in most places in America even if it’s against the law in those places. There are a lot of laws that most married couples would find themselves in the slammer on any given night ;).The main thing with this is you have to understand a 16 year old is more or less dictated too by their parents. If her parent’s aren’t OK with this then you better make sure the laws are with you on your decision.My first wife was very mature for her age and smart (she skipped to grades actually) and to add to it very ‘womanly’. She was interested in me and had her friends all lie to tell me she was 17 at the time and since her birthday was only a few months away, I figured I was going to be dating a 18 year old/adult soon. I was 19 at the time. In Florida, that is totally legal. Her parents liked me (however; I don’t think they thought we were having sex and I was not her first). She was actually only 15 at the time and I found this out at that birthday a few months away when it was a “Sweet 16” theme.
In Tennessee, it is illegal for a 16 year old to date a 19 year old?
Tennessee has an odd law, T.C.A 39-13-506. The exact wording: Statutory rape is sexual penetration of a victim by the defendant or of the defendant by the victim when the victim is at least thirteen (13) but less than eighteen (18) years of age and the defendant is at least four (4) years older than the victim. So it looks like you're OK.
Can an 18-year-old date a 21-year-old?
Yes it's possible and happening around. Well you see, he/she who's 21 will be a little mature than the 18 year old, the selection of tastes and preferences as well as priorities will be a little different, I am not emphasizing the word “Little” but you need to think about everything, if you know that 21 year old completely then there's no issue, but would that 21 year old knows you? Disputes can occur relating to different thoughts and mindset. But I don't think a 18 year old is vulnerable. Maturity doesn't always comes with the age.So hey 18 year old and 21 year oldie, you guys can make a great pair, odd numbers, as you know. So have fun, life's too short to worry about age, when we could fit together with thoughts.
Can a 17 year old date a 21 year old?
I will simply respond from a perspective of love, not legality. Others have covered that well in their answers.You two can do whatever you wish, and you can probably not be bothered by being caught. This practice was common 100+ years ago. But, here’s the truth, maturity increases the odds of a successful marriage. Lesser ages at marriage wreck most marriages within in decade.If you don’t want a long successful marriage, and prefer chaos, family dysfunction, and divorce prove the odds wrong. Pick the slowest horse in the race, in fact pick the horse that coughs, limps, and is losing its vision.Or just wait until the youngest partner turns 22. If you can wait until 28, the odds get much better. And, the 4 year difference is nearly a numerical issue. Not, a fundamental obstacle.The power imbalance between the partners never seems as big of a problem as it always turns out to be. This is usually a problem for couples of about the same age too, but it is easier to work out when there is no significante development differences in the start.Just because you can do something unwise, doesn’t mean it will work.So, let me repeat what I always answer about this question, “Can I date/marry my girlfriend she’s 10 years older than me?”I always say, “Sure, just wait until 2028.”