There are no laws against dating; only against sexual contact. That said, the age of consent in Illinois is 17, UNLESS the elder party is in a position of "trust or authority" over the younger party (for example, a teacher, coach, probation officer, or therapist). If the elder party is in a position of trust and authority over the younger party, then the age of consent is 18.
Someone who has reached the age of consent can have sex with whoever they want (as long as the other person has also reached the age of consent).
So yes, it is legal for you to date and to have sex, unless you are the 17-year-old's teacher, coach, probation officer, therapist, etc., etc. In that case you would have to wait for them to turn 18 to have sex.
You could get away with it. If you live on your own then you really have no one to answer too, and if you live with your parents, if you didn't tell them the age gap it would be difficult to know just by looking. If you are a mature 17 year old and can hold your own with 20 and up, then go for it. I am almost 4 years older than my husband and we've had a great relationship. Good luck Marcy
It depends:
Illinois has never made dating the subject of any laws. However, sexual activity has specific laws that vary throughout the world. Being 17 means it isn't going to be an issue in either case in Illinois.
yes, i think. 18 is the legal age when you're an adult, but it isn't that much of an age diff. hold out till she's 18 (or he)
No it is not. The minor will need permission from the parents of course and sex is not legal until the minor reaches age of consent, 17 in Illinois.
Yes you can date as long as the parents agree to it. 17 is also the age of consent there so sex is legal too.
Illinois does not have any laws about dating. And the age of consent is 16 for sexual activity.
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sure! why not?! you can date who ever you want!
Yes it is absolutely legal in there. You should be of legal age but. That is perfectly legal there.
check with your local health unit for up to date info for your area.
it depends on how old you are.
its legal. but its your choice of wheat or not your comfortable with it. yes its ok ...but its ok but its legal
It is legal for you to date a high school graduate. But the other person dating a freshmen may not be legal. I would be careful in dating such a person.
It is legal to date someone no matter what, as long as you don't do anything intimate with him.
yes and if your a dude well done
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18 when you are an adult
If it isn't legal, then you don't date them,I am assuming it's age that stands in the way, and I beg you to not make a mistake and do something that could alter the rest of your life.