It is not illegal for a 18-year-old to have a social relationship with a 13-year-old of the opposite sex, it is statutory rape however if there is any sexual activity between the two parties.

What is the oldest a 13-year-old can date?

So, if youre 16, the minimum age youre supposed to date is 15; the oldest is 18. If youre 13, youre out of luck. The youngest you can date is 13 1/2, but the oldest is 12. So even somebody your own age is simultaneously too old and too young for you.

Can a 14 year old date someone over 18?

Statutes governing Californias age of consent, associated criminal charges, available defenses, and penalties for conviction. In California, it is illegal for an adult (someone 18 or older) to have sex with a minor (someone younger than 18), even if the sex is consensual.

What age should I let my daughter have a boyfriend?

And what age is appropriate? The American Academy of Pediatrics notes that on average, girls begin dating as early as 12 and a half years old, and boys a year older. But it may not be the kind of “dating” youre picturing.