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Question: What are the laws regarding minors and sexual consent?

Answer: In Arizona, a person under the age of 18 cannot consent to engage in sexual conduct. Other states have similar laws. You can find out about laws in your state by visiting your state government web page and using key words such as codes, statutes, legislation, etc.


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On 08/08/04
Jessica from IA said:
Im 17 and i am dating a guy who is 25....my parents do not know about him and i intend to keep it that way until i am 18..we have been dating for about 5 months now and he say he loves me and i love him to....im just scared about my parents freaking out about him when i tell them...can he get in trouble even when im 18?
On 05/27/04
classified from OR said:
not to be rude but you have no right to say what people are and aren't ready for judging by thier age, age is just a number. just because certain people have been around longer doesn't mean they are more mature it really depends on how they were raised and what they have been through! :)
On 05/27/04
Latara from OR said:
yes she can do that, even though you think its wrong and i agree she is just trying to do what is best for you! i have been single for about 6 months now my last boyfriend was 20, my parents didn't like it but they still supported me. (after much debate) just talk to her and if that doesn't work make sure you are doing the right think before you sneek around!
On 05/27/04
Latara from OR said:
the problem with parents is, they just don't understand it seems this is a new time teens are doing things that older ppl think are completly wrong i can't tell you how to change your daughter all i can tell you is you ned to try and accept her for who she is and support her as much as you can. think back how have you pushed her away? ignored her? what might you have done to make her rebel. you can't change who she is but you can try to undestand her
On 05/20/04
Chrissy from IL said:
The friends are often very confused were their loyalties should lie. They may feel as if they need to protect ur gf from deises pregnancy or bad rep. Be glad her friends care 4 her. Im in the friend position now.
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