why can't a 18 yo take a 16 yo on a date?
445099
Becuase 18yo's are weird..and 16yo's arent. It is not rape.
917805
17 is still considered a minor. She can "date" older men that is not illegal. Sexual contact would be illegal. However, you would be hard pressed to get a prosecutor to bring a case considering she is 17.
1082621
ur to young to be dating.
75614
They have to set a date somewhere. How much does that sort of thing affect you now? Seriously, so they're with a different group, and a year later. Big deal. It really means that they will be one of the more mature kids, that could be a great advantage, certainly better than being one of the least mature when you hit puberty!
71729
Wait unil she turns 18 so that you won't go to jail and then date her!
1158891
no, you can date him, but u can not have sex unit he is 18
222809
I was only 12 yrs old when i started secretly dating a 19 yr old guy.... it was fun because it was forbidden and nobody knows until my Dad caught me. I was grounded to have dates intil I was 18... My point is, there is nothing wrong in dating someone older than 18 while you are an underage. As long as its a harmless date. Harmless in the sense that both of you are just enjoying each others company (no sex involved). Its only a DATE...not marriage.
983040
I could understand a freshman wanting to go out with a senior, but I do not think it's appropriate.  The difference in age may be only 3 years, but that's a big difference at that age.  And I think the senior should think twice about going out with a freshman, especially if sexual activity is anticipated.  It's like an adult taking advantage of a kid.  Ever hear of statutory rape?
1110106
CANT SHE GET SOMEONE HER ONE AGE?
179974
Once the boy reaches 18 and the girl is still 16, the situation could become dicey (the boy is then an adult, the girl is still a minor).  So, at the time the the boy turns 18 (and is legally an adult), it may be wise to wait two more years until the girl is 18 to avoid law related concerns.\n\nOne more thing to consider.  If it becomes a legal problem, many times the prosecutor or DA will attempt to try 16 and 17 year olds as an adult.  If they succeed, even at 16 you could be considered an adult in the eyes of the law turning the charge into a much more serious offense.\n\nGood luck and be careful.
675734
Because you are an adult male. What could be your interest in someone that much younger than you? By most state laws you can not date some one that age.  You need really think of why are you interested in girls that are still in hs???
32468
16\n\nI think one can go out with friends at a younger age, but true "dating" shouldn't start until around the age of 16.
75744
In New York state 16 w/ parental consent, 18 otherwise.
62433
I was 16 when my parents allowed me to start going out on dates with a guy alone.  Prior to being 16, I was only allowed to go out in groups.  Before I was 16, I can't really say that I supported their policy, but in hindsight, I'm glad that they made me wait until I was 16.  Before 16, I don't really think that you are mature enough to think seriously about what you really want to get (and give) out of your dating experience(s).  Even at 16, it's really too young to think about seriously dating anyone since most people now are going to college or pursuing some kind of higher education.  Regarding your friend who is 17 and has not been out on a date...is it because he is not allowed or is it because he doesn't have any desire to date?  Maybe he is just very selective about who he wants to date and hasn't found someone that he would consider dating.  Remember that when you are dating, your feelings are involved.  Maybe he doesn't want to feel obligated to push things to the next level with a girl and he is trying to avoid doing that by not dating.  I think that in time, your buddy will make up his own mind when he finds somebody that sparks his interest and he feels bold enough to ask her out.  He's 17, not 27.  Give him a little time to come out of his dating shell.  He's probably still just starting to get comfortable with who he is.
705179
It wouldn't be a cop - they would be pretending to be under age, not legal age.\n\nIf you have doubts when you meet someone, don't have sex with them. Rather than demanding ID before sex, it might be more tactful to arrange dinner with friends, then say  something like "This is Susan - can you believe she's actually 19?" - that way you have witnesses.\n\nDon't have sex with someone  you think MIGHT be under 18 - you are the one that will end up having to prove you really believed they were old enough for sex.
706690
you are waaay to young to date.\nTell your friend that.
902084
i was dating a 17 yr old & we were gonna stay together when he got to be 18 (we're not together right now but thats cuz he moved & wanted a break)but sure u guys can date but i suggest to keep it secret