Is there a difference in a child who is 17 and a child who is 15?
819419
Yes.  A 17 year old has 2 years extra maturity.\n\nThat is one crazy avatar you've got there.
922422
Not unless a particular state law says so, which could be true in some circumstances of medical and social work and teaching professionals. Unless you have been appointed the Official Nosy Parker for your commune.\n\nAnd as for the matter of a 15-y.o. married to a 21-y.o., that creates interesting issues as to which see the references.
825774
If you're 17 it's good, if you're older, it shouldn't make a difference.\n\nMost "CURFEW" laws are in place to keep youngsters (under 18 yrs old)  off the streets after a certain hour (most commonly 10:00 pm). In recent years, it is proving to be beneficial to the teenager and to the community.
864307
arn't they both legal age for that?
1095303
No.  The difference between 17 and 23 is too great.  Those are some really important years.  Can't you find someone your own age?
73895
as early as 13, or maybe 18, it depends
1036709
I was 14 and my love was 18, I know it is not 16 and 23 however my point is - if this is you and your parents are not aware of this relationship someone can get into trouble.  My love is now my husband, almost 25 years later and still the love of my life.  Age differences are only important to those that want to and can create an issue about them (hence parents).  Love does not know numbers...
144811
At least 13. But depending on the kid, Maybe 14 or 15
220587
depends on the child most countries have an obligatory age unless a social advisor says otherwise
353879
Once all parties are old enough to be responsible and mature, I don't think age difference much matters, and nor does it matter which of the two is the elder. My mother is seven years older than my father, and I don't see anything wrong with that.
114740
It's 16 or 18 depending on circumstances. For more info, see my source.
282469
Depends on where you live.  Some places it's 16. Some 15 1/2.  There are even some places that are changing the age to 17 or 18.
1136996
as long as both people are of legal age,no.\nBut you'd better know the other person isn't a minor.
730449
This can happen real easy if you are 14. At this age it is common to compare different ones that you find desirable.
1108267
I live in Florida and i heard it was 14 teen could be wrong.. but that was what i was told.. hope this helps..
1903
A lot of people assume a child is very young, like a toddler, and a kid is anywhere between about 8 and 12. In fact, they both mean the same thing, but a kid would sound more mature.
838308
Yes. 16 year olds have a lot to deal with in society: going to school, maybe working, putting up with bull at school, like cliques and phoney people, some stupid ass teachers.\nmany kids do not have 2 parents, or one or two is not acting right and so on. If a 15-16 year old has problems, like little control over their lives, such as abusive parents or bf or gf or other peers, they should have that independence.\ncome on, look around, see the news; kids have a lot of pressure from the nasty/phoney media and from the not so stable fellow citizens they have to deal with. there is a lot of bull and bad stuff in america's society. yeah 16 year old is right to have all rights.\nof course people should encourage 16 year olds to think things thru and educate themselves on matters, like finance, voting, relationships, health and so on. take care everyone.