Can you be 17 and date a 20 year old?
Can you be 17 and date a 20 year old?
It is not illegal to date a minor (person under 18 years old), but it is illegal to have sexual relations with a minor. So you can date, but the safest approach is to wait for any sexual contact until the 17 year old is 18.
Is 17 and 20 a big age difference?
20 is an adult; 17 is not. Therefore, a 20 year old should not be dating a 17 year old. At this time in your life, 3 years makes a maturity and legal difference. The difference of where a 17 year old child and a 20 year old adult are in life, maturity and experiences is HUGE.
Is it legal for a 17 and 21 year old to date?
Is it legal for a 17 year old to date a 21 year old? Absolutely. There is no law that prevents the two of you from dating (as in going to the movies, walking in the park, etc). However, if what you’re really asking is if it’s legal for a 17 year old to have sex with a 21 year old the answer is “It depends”.
Can a 30 year old date a 18 year old?
Few people are the same at 30 as they were in their early adulthood. An 18 year old is an adult. There is no real legal issue, so, it isn’t a problem.
