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is kissing a minor illegal?
my boyfriend is 19 and I am 15 and I really want him to kiss me but he won't kiss me in public because he is afraid he would get in trouble. Is kissing a minor illegal or something? I thought it was only against the law if we had sex?
Does anybody know?
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Ever see "To Catch A Predator" on MSNBC? Just talking about sexual conduct with a minor is illegal. Legalities aside, a 19 year-old male should not be pursuing a 15 year-old, plain and simple.
Think of yourself trying to link up with an 11-year old boy. All the reasons that is "icky" and "wrong" apply to your present situation.
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If you have sex it is statutory rape. If you are touched in any way that is sexual or may lead to sex it is Lewd or Lascivious Conduct. Every state has their own rules as someone before me mentioned.
Legal age of consent is 16 for females in most states, though there are exceptions.
Age of consent chart by state..
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As long as the relationship is parent approved then you can do whatever you want but if not then stay private
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You might not want to take your chances in losing a relationship. you can get in trouble for any kind of PDA i would just keep it private.
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Each state has it's own laws. Google it for your state.
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