View Full Version : Is it illegal for a 16 year old to date a 14 year old
tmg96
Nov 26, 2012, 04:43 AM
16 year old girl dating 14 year old boy-is it illegal ?
Note: no sex is involved, and there are no plans for it
Curlyben
Nov 26, 2012, 04:44 AM
Illegal, no, but what do ALL the parents think ?
tmg96
Nov 26, 2012, 04:47 AM
Illegal, no, but what do ALL the parents think ?
Touche'.
In this case, I am the 16 year old( I'm female), and my boyfriend is 14. My family approve of it, we just haven't mentioned anything to his family yet.
joypulv
Nov 26, 2012, 05:21 AM
When do you plan to?
Homegirl 50
Nov 26, 2012, 09:43 AM
His parents need to be OK with this. I hope he plans on asking his parents.
ScottGem
Nov 26, 2012, 10:31 AM
touche'.
in this case, i am the 16 year old( I'm female), and my boyfriend is 14. my family approve of it, we just haven't mentioned anything to his family yet.
There are no laws governing dating, but if his parents don't approve then you can get in legal trouble.
Homegirl 50
Nov 26, 2012, 10:34 AM
I would not allow my 14 year old son to date a 16 year old girl.
Llamaswithhats
Nov 26, 2012, 03:04 PM
No it is not illegal. I am 25 and my husband is 28
Homegirl 50
Nov 26, 2012, 03:26 PM
You are both adults. That makes a huge difference.
When you are dealing with minors under the age of 16, parental consent is important. In the case of a 14 year old the parent can say this girl is interfering with parental, control.
ScottGem
Nov 26, 2012, 04:24 PM
no it is not illegal. I am 25 and my husband is 28
How does your being 25 and 28 apply? As noted, the question comes from minors. Minors need parental consent to date.
odinn7
Nov 26, 2012, 04:51 PM
no it is not illegal. I am 25 and my husband is 28
3 years age difference when you're a legal adult is way different than a 2 year age difference when you're a minor. Your "advice" doesn't even begin to fit in this situation.
LasVegasBabe
Dec 4, 2012, 12:53 PM
No, a 16 year old dating a 14 year old is not illegal. I'm 14 and have dated a 15,16,and 17 year old guy. My parents did know but just always watched out for me. As long as there's not sexual content involved, you should be great =) have fun!<3
Homegirl 50
Dec 4, 2012, 05:29 PM
Bottom line, this 14 year old boy must have parental consent.
As a parent I would not consent to my 14 year old son dating a 16 year old girl. What do you want with a kid that age anyway?
mark22
Dec 4, 2012, 06:19 PM
I just wanted to point out, from my point of view as a former 14 year old boy, that he is hoping for some sort of sexual relationship. Sorry, but it's most likely the truth... unless he is secretly gay.