Under Age Dating Law

keltz_9210 · #1 Jul 24, 2008, 09:36 PM

what is the law about dating someone underage?
is it true that when a guy or girl is 16 she/he can date someone over the age of 18??

ChihuahuaMomma · Jul 24, 2008, 09:40 PM

No, they cannot. If you are 16, you are still a minor. At 18, you are now an adult. This is illegal.

charlotte234s · Jul 25, 2008, 01:01 AM

In some states the age of consent is 16 or 17, but that is only for 16 or 17 year olds (respectively)having sex with others at or older than people the age of consent and below 18. At 18, the rules of the game change, you can have sex with anyone 18 or older.

kidpro · Oct 30, 2008, 11:01 AM

I am in Ohio, have a 16 year old daughter that met a 19 year old second-year college student on World of Warcraft & have begun to have internet relationship. I am divorced, father lives 3 hours away, still in Ohio. The 19 year old showed up at my ex's home in July during his visitation (Surprise Visit!). My ex husband is promoting & encouraging the relationship. He drove my daughter to see this guy in Chicago during one of his weekend visitations, without my consent. Ex had an attorney write me a letter that I would be in contempt of court if I try to block his visitation. We are seeing a Psychologist. I want this relationship to end, my ex encourages it. What is the law?

kidpro · Oct 30, 2008, 11:03 AM

I am in Ohio, have a 16 year old daughter that met a 19 year old second-year college student on World of Warcraft & have begun to have internet relationship. I am divorced, father lives 3 hours away, still in Ohio. The 19 year old showed up at my ex's home in July during his visitation (Surprise Visit!). My ex husband is promoting & encouraging the relationship. He drove my daughter to see this guy in Chicago during one of his weekend visitations, without my consent. Ex had an attorney write me a letter that I would be in contempt of court if I try to block his visitation. We are seeing a Psychologist. I want this relationship to end, my ex encourages it. What is the law?

kidpro · Oct 30, 2008, 11:03 AM

I am in Ohio, have a 16 year old daughter that met a 19 year old second-year college student on World of Warcraft & have begun to have internet relationship. I am divorced, father lives 3 hours away, still in Ohio. The 19 year old showed up at my ex's home in July during his visitation (Surprise Visit!). My ex husband is promoting & encouraging the relationship. He drove my daughter to see this guy in Chicago during one of his weekend visitations, without my consent. Ex had an attorney write me a letter that I would be in contempt of court if I try to block his visitation. We are seeing a Psychologist. I want this relationship to end, my ex encourages it. What is the law?

ChihuahuaMomma · Oct 30, 2008, 11:05 AM

If I'm not mistaking the age of consent in Ohio IS 18. Is this the only issue you have with the boy? Because there seems to be something more.

kidpro · Oct 30, 2008, 06:45 PM

My concern is for my daughter....Her Safety. That is the bottom line. I was seeking Ohio Law regarding Dating of Minors so that I could take that to our Psychology Appt. on Tuesday evening. I found a note that the guy wrote my daughter during her visit to Chicago....He wrote "I loved being wrapped up in a blanket, how warm it was & how I never wanted it to end.". WHERE was the Parent supervision (my ex & his wife) during that episode??? She is now wearing his big HS Class Ring around her neck - they state that they are IN LOVE. My ex didn't know about the ring, either. He has indicated that the guy "Matt" can visit their home & spend the night to see my daughter during his visitation. I fear it may be soon, as he has her for a long weekend over Thanksgiving & a week over the Christmas Holidays. I am afraid he will rape her or try to take it to another level. He needs to date College Girls & leave my Sophmore in HS daughter alone!!

bobloblaw · Nov 3, 2008, 12:59 PM

I know your looking for info on your LEGAL rights here, but... There are other ways to accomplish what you want without pushing your daughter away, which is what youre most likely doing.

Why dont you have him over for a weekend? that way, you can meet him and supervise (make SURE they sleep in separate rooms), and it shows your daughter that your 'giving him the benefit of the doubt'.

it may be illegal, but, in the end, what do you want? I think you want your daughter to be safe, and not get knocked up. The best way to do that (coming from a 27 y/o who was once a 17 y/o in a similar situation) is to restrain your feelings, support your daughter, and supervise the relationship in your home. Chances are, if this kids in college, hes ditching his HS sweetheart in the next year anyway when he find some girl on campus who isnt hundreds of miles away.

My parents had the same concerns - i ended up running away for the weekend to see my BF at college b/c my parents wouldnt allow it. had they allowed it, it wouldnt have been 'taboo' and i wouldve probably find some other form of rebellion.

good luck