Can 11 year olds date 15 year olds?

3 attorney answers

There is too much of an age difference and it shows a lack of maturity on the part of the 16 year old, which should be a red flag to your parents. Dating is fine, but any type of sexual or physical contact will subject the 16 year old to prosecution.

Can a 11 year old date 14?

1 attorney answer

The answer is that you can date anyone your parents (and his) approve of you dating. You may not engage in sex, however, as it is not only a crime but carries very harsh penalties which likely are lifelong.

Is a 12 year old allowed to date a 15?

Dating is not illegal. Its the actions that can accompany dating, like sex, that may be illegal. As long as your definition of dating is essentially being really good friends with absolutely no sexual activity of any kind, including sexting, then you'll be ok.

Is it illegal for a 11 year old to date?

It's essentially child molestation if there is sexual contact of any kind. The 17 year old can be criminally prosecuted, jailed, and branded a sex...

Can an 11 year old date a 13 year old?

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The law does not prohibit anyone from "dating" anyone else. The law does have rules about sexual conduct; but my hope is that, at 11 and 13, that's not what you're meaning by "dating." If you really want to know about these rules, I...

Can a 15 year old date a 12 year old?

Can a 11 year old date a 16 year old?

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Any touching of any kind by the sixteen year old towards the 11 year old (including kissing) can qualify as sexual touching, which the 11 year old is too young to consent to. This could subject the 16 year old to prosecution as a sex offender and...

Is it OK to have a bf at 11?

The age in which tweens develop romantic interests in other people varies tremendously from child to child. Some kids may start expressing interest in having a boyfriend or girlfriend as early as age 10 while others are 12 or 13 before they show any interest.

Can a 16 year old date a 10 year old?

No BUT anything sexual can lead to charges.

Can a 15 year old date a 8 year old?

California, however, does not have a Romeo and Juliet law. Anyone who has sexual intercourse with someone else under the age of consent can be charged with a crime. The only exception is if the sexual partners were lawfully married.

What age is a tween?

The "tween years" can be challenging for both children and their parents. Young adolescents are continuing to explore their community and world and beginning to develop unique identities separate from their parents.

Is 3 years a big age gap?

In adulthood, for instance, a 3-year age gap is fairly standard. As a teenager, however, there is a stark difference between a 13-year-old and a 16-year-old. In adulthood, these small numbers are usually not considered an issue. Even 5-7 years usually get by without a second glance.

Is it OK to kiss at 12?

Kiss someone when you feel ready, regardless of how old you are. Around ages 12-15, people often start having their first kiss. Don't feel pressured by other people your age kissing people, and don't rush into kissing someone if you are apprehensive.

Is it OK for a 12 and 16 year old to date?

Going on dates isn't per se illegal, but at your age, there are a large number of things that ARE illegal and could lead to him facing felony charges, even if he's only charged as a juvenile.

Can a 18 year old date a 11 year old?

Dating and holding hands is legal. Any sexual touching of any kind is illegal. The 12 year old cannot legally consent.

Is it weird for a 13 to date a 16?

' It is not legal. If the 16 year old engages in any sexual conduct with the 13 year old, they could face statutory rape charges and the parental consent assuming there was any would have no bearing...

What is the weight an 11 year old should be?

Their weight will probably be somewhere between 70 and 100 pounds. But at this age, your daughter has likely entered puberty and is at the peak of a growth spurt.

Is it OK for a 15 year old to date a 10 year old?

If by dating you mean romantic interactions, then this is not ok. The only relationship they should enjoy is one of friendship. Make sure the appropriate adults are notified, parents and school officials...

Is it OK to date a 12-year-old when your 14?

As Mr. Haber indicates, it is OK to "date". But, as you should know even at your young age, dating can lead to other, illegal things that you and a 12-year-old girl are too young for...

Can a 13 and 15 year old date?

2 attorney answers. No. Your grandson and the 13 year old are both too young to give legal consent to ANY sexual activity.

Can a 9 year old date a 17 year old?

The legal age of consent in Califonia is 18 years old. This means that it is a crime in California to have sexual intercourse with a person age 17 or younger. Having sex with a minor can result in prosecution for a crime – typically for statutory rape, per Penal Code 261.5.

Can a 9 year old date?

Nine is far too young to be having a solitary, romantic boyfriend or girlfriend. Kids at this age and stage are not equipped to handle the complexities and intense emotions of an exclusive boyfriend-girlfriend relationship.

Is it OK for a 17 year old to date a 13 year old?

5 attorney answers. Yes, it is. As my colleague pointed out, this is technically Second Degree Child Molestation. This carries penalties that can ruin your life including confinement time and a mandatory requirement that you register as a sex offender.

Should a 11 year old have a phone?

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The easiest and best reason to buy a mobile phone for an 11-year-old kid is safety. Kids face many dangers these days, and having a mobile phone can help protect them. Kids should know how to use their phones in case of emergencies while they're out on their own.

What ages can date?

For many kids, 16 seems to be an appropriate age, but it may be entirely suitable for a mature 15-year-old to go on a date, or to make your immature 16-year-old wait a year or two. You can also consider what other parents are doing.

Can a 17 year old date a 12 year old?

No 12 year old should be dating and no on under the age of consent (which is 16 on PA) should date someone over the age of consent. There are other charges not involving sex that could be brought when the person who is 17 turns 18.