My 18-Year-Old Daughter Is Dating A Minor

My daughter will be 18 the end of June. She is dating a 15 year old. He will turn 16 the end of October. He is a nice boy, but I found out that things are getting heated, but no sex yet. We all live in Florida and I wanted to know if they do decide to have sex can she run into a legal situation if his parents were to find out? I have always promoted the idea of waiting until you are married, but I'm also realistic.

Now if it is not legal and let's say the parents decided to charge. If he was coming to my home, can that implicate me as well as her mother? I have two younger children and I will not risk losing them because of her decision of having a younger boyfriend.

Also if there is no sex involved, but other acts, does this implicate her as well? Any information offered would be so helpful.

Thank you. This mom is very worried about her daughter's future.

P.S. We thought of creating a contract that his parents consent to this relationship. Would this protect her if they sign it?

You cannot consent to an illegal act! Until the 15 year old turns 16 he is not age of consent if they have sex or engage in sexual acts. By the way why would they tell the truth if they are having sex or engaging in sex acts!? I am not saying they are liars just making a point.

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Quoting panther10758

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You cannot consent to an illegal act! Until the 15 year old turns 16 he is not age of consent if they have sex or engage in sexual acts. By the way why would they tell the truth if they are having sex or engaging in sex acts!? I am not saying they are liars just making a point.

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See this is what is confusing me because I've been reading on other sites that the consent age would be 18. That is why I am so confused.

Thats still no gurantee I hope it correct but we must not assume! Age of consent in Florida is 16. That does not mean she would be in the clear but it is a legal arguement in her favor

Well I need to find a definate answer as I have two younger children and I do not want to be involved if there is a chance of her getting into a mess for dating a younger person. So once she turns 18, you are saying that for her not to deal with any legal ramifications, it's best she waits until he's 16? But then on the other hand you are still implying that she can still find herself dealing with legal issues if the parents decided to step in?

If the minors parents object to the relationship they can order them to stop. If they do not they can (although very difficult) get a protective order. If they have engaged in sex acts (although not intercourse) she could be charged. You have no gurantee they havent!

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Quoting panther10758

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If the minors parents object to the relationship they can order them to stop. If they do not they can (although very difficult) get a protective order. If they have engaged in sex acts (although not intercourse) she could be charged. You have no gurantee they havent!

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I hope you don't mind all the questions. I just want to be very clear that I understand this.

So when he turns 16, it really doesn't matter? If the parents object they can cause my daughter legal problems?

The AOC in Florida is 16, BUT...for an adult 24 or older his/her partner would have to be 18.

Your daughter has already committed a crime by engaging in ANY sexual activity with this child. She is an adult and should not be having sexual relation with a boy of 15. Search this forum and see what others that have made this mistake are going through, and show your daughter...there is a thread on here right now about a girl that has to Register as a Sex Offender for her behavior with a minor. This is a very serious issue that could screw up her future...I suggest you take your daughter to an attorney and let him/her fill your daughter in on the legal ramifications of her actions.

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Quoting Baystategirl

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The AOC in Florida is 16, BUT...for an adult 24 or older his/her partner would have to be 18.

Your daughter has already committed a crime by engaging in ANY sexual activity with this child. She is an adult and should not be having sexual relation with a boy of 15. Search this forum and see what others that have made this mistake are going through, and show your daughter...there is a thread on here right now about a girl that has to Register as a Sex Offender for her behavior with a minor. This is a very serious issue that could screw up her future...I suggest you take your daughter to an attorney and let him/her fill your daughter in on the legal ramifications of her actions.

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She's not an adult yet. She will be 18 the end of this month. That is why I'm trying to gather as much information to show her. He will turn 16 end of October so that is why I am posting here, to find out what she is up against and to find out if I would be held responsible since she lives with me.

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Quoting Concerned_Mom

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Also if there is no sex involved, but other acts, does this implicate her as well? Any information offered would be so helpful.

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Lewd or lascivious offenses comes to mind.