Is there a law against underage dating?
602676
As long as both are underage, it's perfectly fine.\nI wouldn't personally advise it, though...
970229
The age of consent is 17.
894997
You can call the police or local Sheriff's department and ask to speak to someone in the unit that deals with sexually based or minor based offenses. \n\nIt is possible that in your state 16 is the age of consent, and as such the man may not be prosecutable under statutory rape or sexual predator laws (many US states list 16 as the age of consent, though some have further age restrictions beyond that). If this is the case, though, you can still take out a restraining order against him to stop the unwanted advances - no matter what, civil sexual harassment laws still apply.\n\nI'd suggest consulting a local criminal attorney or visiting a legal resource website based in your state and/or local jurisdiction for further help. A simple web search should bring up the site you need.
814700
Not really.  The girl should act her age and not be using her body as a tool of solicitation.  Kids should just be kids.
369869
In Ca. if a girl is under 18 it is illegal for a man of any age to touch her physically.
734052
People it's only illegal and statutory rape if they have sexual contact.\n\nIt is still a bit too much dating someone that young though.  If he's the pursuer, then it's totally creepy and gross.  If she's the pursuer, then it's just cute and he probably won't be interested.
955609
16 is ok as long as you are dating your school pal. Else wait until 21
256150
Try a dating site man.  This is for questions and answers.  My answer, therefore, for your question is yes.  But this is not a forum intended to directly connect people for any reason.  Just to help each other out!  We should all be careful because there are a lot of underage people roaming this site.
32165
Maybe not in the United States, but there are other countries where the age of consent is lower, like Mexico where is 12, if you are sincere with her: For sexual activity involving teens between 12 and 18 years, only copulation (definition follows) is punishible, and only when consent was obtained by deceit. (DECEIT - such as promise to marry, etc.).\n\nEdad de consentimiento para actividad sexual\nArtículo 262 del Código Penal : " Al que tenga cópula con persona mayor de doce años y menor de\ndieciocho, obteniendo su consentimiento por medio de engaño, se le aplicará de tres meses a cuatro\naños de prisión. "
338712
There's probably not if there really is no sexual behavior involved, but your friend should play it safe, just in case. Laws involving minors are tightening every day. I reccomend waiting a year or two until the girl is eighteen to see her agian, just to play it safe. Also, tell your friend to save his conversations & e-mails. If there really is NO sexual relationship, they MIGHT be able to help him if the mom presses charges. I don't know if they will, but there's a chance. Good luck!
700102
You are right.  There would be a lot of pit falls for you in dating someone younger than yourself.  What I mean is since you are legally an adult if you are in US and she is a minor and if a relationship progressed very far, you could face criminal charges if caught.  \nTell her you are willing to be friends but that is all right now.  Tell her to think of you as a big brother and then watch out for her and be a protector for her.\nI don't know if it helps or not but this is my suggestion.
93615
Are you 12?\n\nJust my guess.\n\nBe responsible.\n\nDating isn't a game.
347071
By the UCMJ a military person can date a person 16 years or older.  Although also by military standards you must adhere to local/state laws.  If the state age of consent is 18 the youngest you can date is 18.  If the state age of consent is 15 the youngest you can date is 16.
230179
They ask you this so that they don't start a relationship with a minor and end up going to jail. It's also a way to break the ice and get to know eachother.
282285
it depends upon state laws.  In California for instance the 22 year old can be prosecuted if the 17 year old is a girl, but not if the boy is 17.
104625
16 dating a 20 yr old is a lot different than 13 dating a 17 yr old.  The maturity gap is huge, and yes it is illegal since you're a minor, and when he's 18 he can go to jail, I'm not sure about now.  You should find out what your laws are for where you live regarding minors.\n\nIn the meantime, you should just be friends with him but don't date him, and by all means don't do anything physical with him.  Wait until you're at least 17 or 18 before making any real decisions, you might think you're mature but you still have many years to go and you'll change your mind on a lot of things as you get older.
735396
Actually yes, once you turn 18 he is a minor and you could be charged with statutory rape, in any state.\nReverse the sexes, it applies both ways.