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Can a 16 year old date a 30 year old legally?

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Question - (14 July 2008) 9 Answers - (Newest, 15 July 2008)
A age 30-35, anonymous writes:

When you're 16, can you go out with a 30 year old or older without getting into trouble with police??

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A reader, anonymous, writes (15 July 2008):

Sorry what I meant was, I don't think your in the right frame of mind to give yourself advice.

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A reader, anonymous, writes (15 July 2008):

This is verified as being by the original poster of the question

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A reader, anonymous, writes (15 July 2008):

You present as aged 13-15 (underage) and currently living in the UK. The age of consent in the UK is 16, at that time you can go out with who you want. There are however a few rare instances that go against this rule.

There will be many difficulties going out with someone older who works in a school, youth club etc that you attend. The older man would loose his job, reputation and probably never be allowed to work with children again.

Spirit of Iona is perfectly correct when she says that the laws in Britian have recently changed. If you start dating somebody older before the age of 16, he can be charged and jailed under the crime of "grooming". It is illegal for an older person to show you sexual images, try to convince you to have sex, or to gain your trust for the purposes of having sex. If you started dating before the age of 16 he can be jailed if he has sex with you before you 17.

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A reader, anonymous, writes (15 July 2008):

Thats the thing. Your telling yourself that. Your trying to convince it.

Your asking a question because you want to hear other peoples advice?! Wrong; your asking a question in the hope people will say yes, go for it! - and then you'll be happier.

I don't think your in the right frame of mind to say that. Your in love - infatuated by the sounds of things. You can answer other peoples questions yes, but it would be biast for you to try and answer your own. I can't sort out my own problems because my feelings are in the way of actually doing what is right.

All we are saying, is don't let him push you over. It could dangerous. He could easily mess you around, easily.

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A female reader, eyeswideopen United States +, writes (15 July 2008):

eyeswideopen agony auntOh great now the posters are answering their own questions.

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A reader, anonymous, writes (15 July 2008):

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i really disagree with Kinky Boots age doesnt really matter you know just cus some guy is older doesnt mean 2 say hes a perv or a pedo

n its fine if ur 16

dont listen 2 wat people say aslong as u love him its all that matters

hope this helps

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A reader, anonymous, writes (14 July 2008):

So long as he's not in a position of care (ie Doctor, teacher etc) then it's fine.

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A female reader, jess18maine United States +, writes (14 July 2008):

jess18maine agony auntThats very wrong here in the USA and he would go to jail because you are still considered a child and he is an adult and he would go to jail for rape. What can a 30 year old man see in a 16 year old girl?

Hunnie, I know you want to believe he's in it for the right reasons but hes not. A man his age should not be intrested in a girl your age. Your to young to get caught up in this don't pursue it, it will just add up to be wasted youth.

I've been there... I was your age and thining a man of 30 was intrested in me too, but he was just getting off on the fact that I was cute, stupid, young, and innocent, and he was stealing all of that from me.

Be smart.

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A reader, anonymous, writes (14 July 2008):

In this country yes I do believe you can. Just make sure hes not pushing you around...

I can't see your parents being estactic about it either.

However personally, I have nothing against age differences and I'm all for it. Just make sure he doesn't mess you around and take advantage.

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