age appropriate

[vboy]

I know that 2 years age difference iis no much
Like a 50 yo and a 52 yo for instence

But what about a 15yo and a 17yo, or a 14yo and A 16yo, or even a 16yo and a 18yo
Is there any stage in the teen years where it could be deemed innapropriate to have relations with that kind of age difference

[jayjay's toocool]

Nah 2 years difference is still healthy!

[Just JT]

There are laws that vary from state to state
If ur looks at an age gap that you think may be questionable, I'd look up the law in ur state

As for my opinion, I'd say the ages you gave are cool
But if u start getting like 11/14 or 15/18, then you may not only be pushing legal shit, but other moral and personal health issues as well

[Semi_IronMan]

2 year gap is perfect.

[fast8]

2 years is fine

[Sports Boy]

There are laws that vary from state to state
If ur looks at an age gap that you think may be questionable, I'd look up the law in ur state

As for my opinion, I'd say the ages you gave are cool
But if u start getting like 11/14 or 15/18, then you may not only be pushing legal shit, but other moral and personal health issues as well

I agree with TJ, as long as you're aware of your state laws, a 2 year age difference could work. Anything more than that and you don't have much in common.

[kdapik]

First check the law then, I would accept any gap.

[Hideous]

1-1.2 years would be appropriate, in my case.

[Just JT]

Don't accept a 2 year rule, check your state law first, go from there...

[NZPerson]

Half your age plus seven is a decent rule i was taught.

[Sam-9876]

Why are you all talking about "states" when he's quite clearly from Scotland?

I know there are slight differences between Scottish and English law, but remember that sex with someone under the age of 16 is considered statutory rape.

If they're under 18 and you're in a position of trust (say they're 17, you're 18, and you met them at a youth club you help run) than that is also illegal under the Sexual Offences Act 2005 which classes it as grooming.

So yeah, two years is fine most of the time, but just remember to play safe and not let either of you get into any trouble ��

[Living For Love]

Puberty For Boys :arrow2: Relationships And Dating.

[Andyyy95]

But what about a 15yo and a 17yo, or a 14yo and A 16yo, or even a 16yo and a 18yo
Is there any stage in the teen years where it could be deemed inappropriate to have relations with that kind of age difference

2-years gap sounds perfectly fine to me! Just be careful though, as what Sam pointed out above, about the law(s) concerning sex/consent...

[Abhorrence]

I think a 13 year old and a 15 year old is wrong. I also think a 14 year old and a 16 year old is wrong, and same with 15 and 17. I think once you're 16 it's more acceptable but that may just be because the age of consent is 16 in England. I think that when you're young you don't need to worry about relationships and sex, you just need to focus on living whilst you're still free.

[Jaffe]

I think a 13 year old and a 15 year old is wrong. I also think a 14 year old and a 16 year old is wrong, and same with 15 and 17. I think once you're 16 it's more acceptable but that may just be because the age of consent is 16 in England. I think that when you're young you don't need to worry about relationships and sex, you just need to focus on living whilst you're still free.

Exactly this. Enjoy life first.

[Just JT]

Man I with we could have a like button to show that you like what some one says ��

[Zachary G]

2 yrs is a good age gap for dating and relationships, BUT once one turns 18 one has to be careful with dating someone younger.

[vboy]

Why are you all talking about "states" when he's quite clearly from Scotland?

I know there are slight differences between Scottish and English law, but remember that sex with someone under the age of 16 is considered statutory rape.

If they're under 18 and you're in a position of trust (say they're 17, you're 18, and you met them at a youth club you help run) than that is also illegal under the Sexual Offences Act 2005 which classes it as grooming.

So yeah, two years is fine most of the time, but just remember to play safe and not let either of you get into any trouble ��

Thank you
Someone who pays attention
I suppose that the two year age gap is ok as long as we are both over 18 but for now ill stay back to avoid getting arrested
Also does position of trust include just school pals or

[xXoblivionXx]

When you're a teenager there is so many developmental differences (like being mature for example) so when you're a freshman dating a junior there seems to be a big difference. if that makes sense

[Meganium]

I see no problems with it. Even 3 or 4 years could be appropriate. It's based more on maturity level, rather than age.

[BDNick]

2 years is fine but careful when it's someone 18+ with someone 17 and younger, if they have sex it could be considered rape

[StoppingTom]

Maturity is a huge part of it. My ex is 22, and age wasn't really a problem.

[DoodleSnap]

Why are you all talking about "states" when he's quite clearly from Scotland?

I know there are slight differences between Scottish and English law, but remember that sex with someone under the age of 16 is considered statutory rape.

If they're under 18 and you're in a position of trust (say they're 17, you're 18, and you met them at a youth club you help run) than that is also illegal under the Sexual Offences Act 2005 which classes it as grooming.

So yeah, two years is fine most of the time, but just remember to play safe and not let either of you get into any trouble ��
^^^This, pretty much. The laws are there for a reason.

[Daily]

Typical "males" get into relationships with younger girls not because of love, but because they're more naïve so its easier to abuse them sexually. I think 2 years is too much. Should be like 1 year older maximum.

[seoulsuho]

tbh i think this is totally fine. i have a rather flirtatious relationship with someone who is 16, and whilst i'm only 13 (i'm almost 14, so it's a 2 and a bit year gap) it's actually very normal. it's very much about maturity and understanding and true feelings for each other.

[Cronor]

2 years is fine but careful when it's someone 18+ with someone 17 and younger, if they have sex it could be considered rape
In most states, age of consent is below 17, so you can have sex at that time regardless of your partner's age.

[Selestine]

2 YEARS of age difference is damn okay.

[james smith]

It would be fine to have a 2 year gap

[THJKIGB]

I don't see a problem with a 2 year difference in age at all. Most of the time within 2 years the people involved are close in maturity level.

[everlong]

I think when it comes to teenagers, a 2 year age gap is as far as it should go. It's more lenient when you're older.

[Jake1337]

I think 2 years is fine, I wouldn't go above 3 though.

[mikielikesit]

At your age a 2 yr gap is ok, as you get older that age will incress. Like My parents are like 7 years apart

[Laura101]

All depends on the stage of life and maturity. Like even though there's only 5 yrs age difference, no way should an 18 year old be attracted to a 13 yr old. The 13 yr old hasn't matured emotionally, physically or mentally yet however that same 5 yr spread between a 20 yr old and 25 yr old is perfectly normal. My dad has a friend who is 50 and is married to a 28 year old girl and even though that's a 28 years difference in their ages that still works.

[Bull]

If maturity is close to being equal age difference is immaterial. However, when it involves two people one under 18 and the other over 18 there are legal implications to be considered.

[AutumnWinds]

morally i don't think there is anything wrong with that gap. but to echo others please check your state's laws or someone could get in big trouble.

[Cognizant]

In my personal experience and opinion, I think large age gaps are better left for after both parties are 18. I dated a 14 year old when I was 17, and that made me uncomfortable because:

1) He was still very immature and had no clue what he was doing. And naturally, the older or closer to your age you go, you're more likely to find a common ground when it comes to maturity and experience.
2) Should our relationship have had continued past when I turned 18, there is the whole legal aspect of things where I could become a sex offender if someone found out we had sex and reported me.

But I would say, some 23 year old dating a 37 year old is more "acceptable" because there is no legal obligations, and hopefully by age 23, the person has developed some sense of maturity and understanding of how a good relationship should work.

[mikielikesit]

I don't see any problems with 2 years older or younger

[Hannah98]

My dad is an Air Force Officer and squadron commander. I get to meet really hot fighter pilots who work for him who are in their mid-twenties. If I weren't in a relationship I would totally date some of them if I could get away with it. Like it's been said here, maturity is what's important.

[Kirina]

No way should an 18 year old be attracted to a 13 yr old.


Also no way should a 13 yr old be attracted to a 18 year old.

[SkyClad33605]

Two years is fine. But maturity is a bigger factor.

[Uranus]

I don't think that a two year difference is bad, but in certain circumstances it can be. A 13 year old with a 15 year old? Ehh, it's not the best situation. 14 and 16 isn't all that bad but I believe it really depends on the level of maturity along with 17 and 15. From 16 and 18 is very acceptable.