The problem is if you decide to have sexual intercourse. As a 17-year-old, you may only have sex with someone who consents and is up to the age of 23, until youre 18 years old.

Is it OK for a 17 year old to date?

A: Its legal for anyone to date anyone else. The law is not concerned with dating, but is concerned with sex. It is technically legal for a 22 year old to have a sexual relationship with a 17 year old; however, it still not a good idea. First, a 17 year old is still a minor.

Can you be 14 dating a 17 year old?

Its not illegal to date, but you cannot legally consent to any sexual contact until you are 16.