Is it okay for a 24 year old man to date a 16 year old girl?

Answer 1

Actually it depends on the age of consent in your state.

Example:

I live in West Virginia. The legal age of consent is 16 here. That means that no matter how old I am; as long as she is at least 16 years old and says it's ok, then I can date and have sex with her. Now, I don't know if the parents can or can't file a restraining order on me to keep us apart because she is still in school, but I know that it's legal age of consent that matters. Now if she is under 16, then you have to be withing 4 years of her age to date or have sex with her. However, without parental/guardian written/notarized consent, you can NOT get married.....even if she is pregnant until she is 18.

Answer 2

Not legally, and there is something predatory and unsavory about a 24 year old man seeking a relationship with a sixteen year old girl. It may appear very flattering and mature to her to gain his interest, but his interest is based on her being relatively weak and vulnerable compared to a grown woman in his own age group. In other words, he is a loser pervert just out for some and you can do better than that!

Answer 3

That depends entirely on where you live, whether you have a sexual relationship and the maturity levels. If the two of you are not intimate, then yes, the relationship is legal. If you are, you need to find out whether a sexual relationship is legal where you live. Most places the age of consent is 16, however, some have restrictions of two years, which means a 16 year old can have sex with an 18 year old, but any one more than two years older can be charged with statutory rape regardless of consent. This is a major issue, as dissaproving parents can press charges if the two of you are not careful. The other problem with this is, there is a major maturity difference between 16 and 24. What one party wants is not necessarily the same as what the other wants. 16 is quite young, and sex is a big thing to someone of that age, whereas at 24, it's not the huge deal it was at an earlier age. There is also the issue of parents and friends, because like it or not, the people we live with and surround ourselves with are the biggest influences in our lives. If they disaprove, chances are it will create more problems. Make sure that it is what both of you want, and that you have the same ideas in your head about where the relatioship is going. If one of you is not sure, wait until you are, because you should NEVER allow someone else to dictate your life choices to you. And an age difference of eight years might not matter when you are, say, 30 and 38, but it will make a difference now when you are both in different phases in your life. Talk it over. Some people this will work for. But for most, it is not fair to try and force something that will only create heartache. If you two decide to give it a shot, be honest with each other and don't push for more than the other is willing to give. It will be hard enough facing the judgemental nature of the people around you as it is. Good luck!

Answer 4

No, it is illegal for a 24 year old man to date a sixteen year old or younger! Come on, you should know this stuff!!

Answer 5

Well I say no! but people out in the world say yes. And i was watching an episode of Maury and this 19 year old girl was dating a 40 year old talk about insane!

Answer 6

Yes as long as your parents agree it it. For sex you have to have reached the age of consent in your state.