I am about to be 17 yrs. old next month, i havea 23 yr. old boyfriend, i've been with him for about 1&1/2. if i became pregnant, can my parents still put him in jail?
2007-08-08 07:39:20 · 25 answers · asked by ♥love♥ 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
I would check with the laws in your state. Some states have a younger age law for rape charges which is what it could be called if you are still a minor in your state. The usual age is 18 but some states I think are 16 and 17 years old. If you are not considered under age for sex with an older person, then he cannot be charged for anything as long as you have given your personal consent. However, I would not have sex with anyone that didn't plan on a perminent relationship with me where a ring was involved. With that age difference, there is a good possibility that all they want is the infatuation of the relationship and they do not plan a perminent commitment. That is no way to bring up a baby because the child will not be loved and the majoriety of relationships break up once the child comes between the now mother and father. I would do whatever I could NOT to get pregnant so that a 'have to marriage' wasn't the reality. Some guys won't go through the marriage even if they claim they would. It's a whole different ball game for them once they are confronted with the reality of a baby rather than a possibility that hasn't happened yet. Example" My nephew got a girl he claimed he was madly in live with pregnant. Then he ditched her while she was pregnant. Her parents also ditched her so my sister took her in since it would be her grandchild and it was her son's baby. She finally convinced him to at least support her while she was pregnant financially. Baby came and he helped with the care of the child and then told the girlfriend he would try to make the relationship work so he moved in with her in the house my sister was letting her stay in and got her pregnant a second time. As soon as she was pregnant, he told her it was her fault and he never loved her and he moved out. Of course my sister was so mad at him that she wouldn't let him move in with her either. He is giving the girl child support for 2 kids now and so far, she can't even find a good, decent guy that wants to date her, let alone marry her with two of someone elses kids on the tow that she got from playing around before marriage. I suggest you refrain from having a child even if he says he wants one, until he is really committed in a marriage bond. That is so much better for the child anyway.
2007-08-08 08:28:15 · answer #1 · answered by 'Sunnyside Up' 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're parents don't have to put him in jail. The police can do it without their permission. Dude is having sex with a minor. Although you are 17, you are still a "child" legally. Unless you committ a crime, then you're charged as an adult.
Did you ever think why a 23 year old man wants to be with a 17 year old girl? I'm thinking pedophile. What if you get too old for him after graduation and he dumps you for someone still in high school?
2007-08-08 20:00:41 · answer #2 · answered by Jdude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can. It's considered statutory rape. Even though 17 is an age of consent in many states, you are yet to have turned 17. Since you become pregnant before then, it's statutory rape. You will have to check with your states age or consent laws.
I'll be able to tell you the law of your state if you tell me what state you live in. Some say 16 is the age of consent and some states say you have to be 18
2007-08-08 14:50:07 · answer #3 · answered by thathockeychick23 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, it wouldn't matter if you were pregnant, no, as far as a statutory rape charge. You have to understand....people can only ask the question, why is a 23 yr old dating a 17 yr old? It's nothing personal against you, but makes him out a bit creepy.
2007-08-08 14:44:43 · answer #4 · answered by Dj 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Egads !!!! First of all, you need to check the laws in YOUR state. I believe in Kansas the legal age is 17, but I am not sure with him being 6 years older -- there is something about that in our laws. Second, why do you need to ask? You should not be thinking about getting pregnant at all? Do you have a solid commitment with this guy, to love you, support you, help you get an education, support your children? If not, you shouldn't be having unprotected sex.
2007-08-08 14:44:28 · answer #5 · answered by jboatright57 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Depends where you live. You are to young to have a baby, him going to jail should be the least of your concerns. What type of 23 yr. old guy, gets a teemager pregnant. You will end up raising the baby alone. You need to tell your parents, you are going to need them. He needs to stop thinking of himself and prioritise.
2007-08-08 14:56:40 · answer #6 · answered by Maalru3 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're only 16 now it is considered rape in some states until the age of 18.
2007-08-08 15:04:40 · answer #7 · answered by musicpanther67 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on what the age of consent is in your state and how your parents feel about him. Best to just avoid the whole issue and use protection every time.
2007-08-08 14:44:34 · answer #8 · answered by Neka 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes if your are in the Philippines, we got married when my wife 18 and I was 23 i still needed a parent consent for her.
2007-08-08 14:54:16 · answer #9 · answered by Ricky666 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and yes. even if you're parents didnt want to put him in jail, the state still would.
2007-08-08 15:23:34 · answer #10 · answered by Xx_kiwi_xX 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋