Is it illegal for an 18 year old to date a 15 year old if there is not only no sexual involvement but the parents are ok with the dating?

Answer 1

There is nothing illegal about dating no matter what the ages are.

The only things that can be illegal are sexual actions that include touching and,or penetration. As long as nothing like that happens, your completely legal. In certain US states, with full parental consent, even sex is legal.

Answer 2

im pretty sure as you are within 4 years of each other it is leagal. due to the whole high school freshman senior thing.
Well it would depend on what state you live in. Some states say both parties must be at least 18. Some states are 16, while I believe some are even 14. There are other states where the male and female age of consent is different. I know that in two states the age of consent is as high as 21. You will have to look up the laws for your particular state.

Answer 3

There are no laws against dating and if the parents are fine with it there may be no problems.

Keep in mind, however, that the parents need not be the reporting party; anyone can report sexual contact, or make an unfounded allegation.

Be further aware that such a charge is the only in the US and all fifty states that by statute puts the burden of proof on the accused, in this case, the eighteen year old.

Be still aware that once an allegation is made, not only are you guilty until proven innocent, but your are 90%+ likely to be convicted. Charges of crimes with a sexual component have the highest rate of conviction than any other class of crime, exceeding the next highest (drug charges) by about thirty percent.

Answer 4

Of course it's legal! or at least i think so...

Answer 5

It is asking for trouble. In most places there are no laws about it, but the parents could make claims to the police and make life miserable for the older one.