2006-09-15 04:47:58 · 26 answers · asked by Liz21 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
If you're going to have sex, according to the law, yes. If a 23 year old has sex with a 17 yo they can be jailed and have to register as a sex offender.
2006-09-15 04:50:03 · answer #1 · answered by Jazmanana 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The age difference is significant. The result is a power difference and the 23 year old will be far more skilled at manipulation. The 17 year old is at risk of being convinced, even ever so sweetly, of believing in things that are not in their best interest. There is something wrong with a 23 year old that wants to be more than friends with the 17 year old.
2006-09-15 11:53:50 · answer #2 · answered by OU812 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is not wrong. It is thee most normal thing in the world for a young woman to fall in love with an older man.
The law says you must be old enough to vote, before you can have Sex. If that makes sense to you, why does a female pass puberty before she is 14. Nature says you are ready for love, when you are old enough to have children. If that is wrong, then Mother Nature is wrong.
In any case, When I was 24, I dated a girl who was 16. I married the girl on December 10, 1946,
You do the arithmetic. Our 60th anniversary will be this year and just a couple of months away.
Date the guy, but make sure that you take all precautions not to get pregnant. Nothing takes the fire out of a love affair, like an unwanted child. and both of you are too young to be burdened with that responsibility.
Live your life and enjoy your youth, You have plenty of time to raise a family.
Good Luck to both of you.
2006-09-15 12:06:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who's 23? The guy or girl. Either way I think it would be okay as long as the parents of the 17 year old don't have a problem with it. If they do, there could be problems with the law.
2006-09-15 11:52:45 · answer #4 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I a 25, Looking back to when I was 17 I dated older guys, It wasn't the best decision I made. I think you should wait til you are 18 or date someone you re own age. My exp. 23 yr old guys are not thinking on the level you might be. Good Luck
2006-09-15 13:00:32 · answer #5 · answered by Terri 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you are a young woman and he is a young man. Age difference not unusual. To put it in perspective you may marry at 17, join the military, and many other things at 17. Also you are probably closer to your 18th b-day than not. Also for most states including your own you are at the age of consent. Vary vary rare even in other states for anyone to interfere with an almost 18yr olds relationship etc. Also for all those misinformed about statutory rape etc. the courts would need a willing victim to cooperate, if the young woman/man denies sexual activity, unless a child is involved where DNA etc. can be taken there is no case.
2006-09-15 12:12:11 · answer #6 · answered by badmikey4 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is perfectly normal. You're only 6 years apart! Now, legally it is wrong until the 17 year old is 18. But keep it hush hush until then! If a parent does not agrre with the relationship they can file rape charges.
2006-09-15 12:06:11 · answer #7 · answered by colleen3273 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well legally yes and morally well yeh but if the 23 yr old really likes the 17 yr old and isn't taking advantage of the 17 year old and respects that the 17 year old is only 17 and treats the 17 yr old like she/he should than yeh..i guess it oks
2006-09-15 11:50:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no way it isnt wrong at all i am 18 and my partner is 28 i started seeing him when i was 14 and he was 24. some times people judge you just like my family did me, they were saying that it will never last and now 4 years later we are still here living together with a 14 month old daughter. so no it is not wrong atall. CARRY ON be happy.!!!!
2006-09-15 12:07:37 · answer #9 · answered by codybrookelowe 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I think it is cause the 23 ear-old will treat the younger one like a child
2006-09-15 11:50:27 · answer #10 · answered by Kim Michelle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋