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Legal dating ages
Ok, so. we are not dating now because of his parents, but when he turns 17 i will turn 19 a month later, but can he legally tell his parents at 17 years old in Georiga that "he is going to date her no matter what they say" and as long as he follows the legal laws and does not have sexual contact with her, are they allowed to "date"?
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The age of consent in Georgia is 16. You two have the legal right to date, as far as the law goes (I'm assuming he's 16 already). But the reality is that his parents don't want you two to see each other, and that's going to be hard to work around. Their roof, their rules, and all that. The best course of action is to get them to like you. He should tell them about amazing things you're doing - volunteering at homeless shelters, reading to poor kids in libraries, etc. (and at least some of it should be true). Meanwhile, you should send them occasional cards or small gifts. Eventually they may be charmed by you.
Or maybe it's not worth it! Maybe you should just date other people for now, and get back in touch with this boy in a couple of years when his parents will be less freaked out by the age difference. Only you can decide for sure what's best. But in either case, the best of luck you you and him.
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I am not aware of any law that specifically says a person must be of a certain age to date. some towns and villages may have an ordinance to that effect but I don't think so.
The only law that would be applicable to your question is the Statutory Rape Statue. This law does not require sex to happen between the two people. It assumes it could have happened if the two are: more than 4 years apart in age and one of the two is over legal age. Legal is generally meant to be over 18. This statute varies from state to state and it is best to consult legal aid or a lawyer if you have a question about it.
The fact that there is only 2 year difference in age between you has me believing you won't run a foul of this law. It is always best to check.
There is a federal law titled the "Mann Act". This law basically says if you take someone across state lines for the sole purpose of having sex with them you could be in violation of this law.
For more information on both these laws you can research them on the web or as I said visit the local legal aid center.
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