Can a 16 year old date an 18 year old?

[Anonymous]

I wanna know because I don’t want to get bae in trouble 🤷🏽‍♀️😬

[slatyb]

There's no law against it. What a 16-year-old can do depends largely on what their parents allow, but depending on the location there are some things teens can do against their parents wishes.

Can an 18-year-old have sex with a 16-year-old? Depends on the location and the exact age difference: more or less than two years. Most places the age of consent is 16 but there are countries and states in the US where it's older.

[SteveSmith1985]

I think it depends on where you live. But in most places that would be allowed. There's often a "2 years age difference" law which is meant for just this sort of situation (if the age of consent where you are is 18). In some places, it's 16 for the age of consent. Either way. Check your local laws (google it). Odds are, you won't get him in trouble.

[Catlover1999]

That’s totally acceptable (both socially and legally) in the U. K. not sure what the age of consent is where you are.

[Anonymous]

As far as I know, there are no laws, in the west, prohibiting dating. Having sex will depend on where you live.

[scooogy]

What do they consider as sex then though?

[Opinion Owner]

@scooogy Literally having sex. That is fine, at 16, in UK. Regardless of the age of the partner.

[scooogy]

@juicyjessie which brings me to the debate of whether oral sex is considered as sex.

[Opinion Owner]

@scooogy Any sexual act is fine at 16. In UK, that is. I really have no idea about other countries. US seems to be a whole mish-mash of different laws.

I think anything sexual in prohibited ìn UK when under 16. I don't think that would include kissing.

[scooogy]

@juicyjessie How about the age of criminal responsibility in UK?

[Opinion Owner]

@scooogy That is set at 10 years old. Personally, I think in some cases it should be less. Kids of 8 know the difference between right and wrong. If not, there is a problem with their parents!

[scooogy]

@juicyjessie what did younger kids get away with already?

[Opinion Owner]

@scooogy Probably way too much! There have even been cases of carrying knives, sexual assaults, stealing etc.

[scooogy]

@juicyjessie influenced by adults though I guess?

[Opinion Owner]

@scooogy I would imagine so. Either adults they know, or off the internet.

[mrhappy69]

Lets take it through the formula.
18/2+7=16 that is the youngest he can date, so yea you are clear. You could also add 6 instead of seven but thats preference.

[Koalamate]

Aslong as your mature enought to not acuse him of rape if he dumps you it is legal and socialy accepted even if age of consent were you live is legaly 18 its such a gray area it won't matter

[jamesgoldman]

In the UK it is a grey area
I was 16 when my exes were 18 but I was male and they were female so that was fine but inverted I'd likely be on a register

[juicyjessie]

No. In UK it is fine. You can even be married at 16 with parental or guardian permission.

[jamesgoldman]

Or in the ground
someone will if you're a nonce

[COMMODOREII]

Yes they can. Its within the 2 yr exception based on texas law. Look up age of consent for your area and they will inform you of the laws to help protect your bae.

[Swimmerdude2013]

Depends on what state you live in. Age of consent in the majority of US states are 17+. Some are 16, and others are 18. Just make sure you don't do anything sexual.

[ForteExe]

You "can" but it's probably not a good idea to until you turn 18 or he risks jail time for statutory rape.

[BoxySama]

What state are you in? Check the statutory rape laws, a lot of States make exceptions if you are that close in age

[Antelope]

Let's hope for your sake you learn to stop using "bae"

[fireprooflife8181]

Some states yes you have to go bye your state laws in each state

[Anonymous]

you can even date me but i dont let you date other guys
:P :D

[Duckysback]

Depends on where you live.

[lookin64]

Some states it is permitted with parental consent.

[Countrywildmangirl]

No because he is an adult and ur a teen

[Anonymous]

No. Don't get bae in trouble.

[Blue_Rain]

😂😂😂

[Sethupathimano]

Why not? There is nothing wrong in that

[CuriousMufuxka]

Since you said bae.. No.

[Anonymous]

Just don't fuck him