legal age of consent/dating age

[stephanie_W]

hi,
recently my friend's little sister who is 17 wanted to know if dating someone over 18 was legal or not. we couldn't find any laws against it at all but were just wondering what the laws were in regards toward her situation. thanks a bunch,
steph

 

[debt_helper]

the age of consent depends on what state you live in.

 

[CdwJava]

Dating is generally okay ... it gets dicey when you are talking about fondling, groping, heavy petting, or any kind of sexual activity.

And, of course, the state you are in.

- Carl