Age differences do matter in a relationship, especially in high school. The wider the age gap, the more unacceptable the relationship is considered. Teens in high school need to avoid getting into a relationship with someone who is over 18.

What is an okay age difference for teenagers in relationships?

The “close in age” rule means that: 12- and 13-year-olds can be sexual with people who are no more than two years older than them. 14- and 15-year-olds can be sexual with people who are no more than five years older than them.

What is an acceptable age gap for Teen Dating?

According to the rule, the age of the younger partner (regardless of gender) should be no less than seven more than half the older partners age. Martin, then, shouldnt date anyone younger than 26 and a half; Lawrence shouldnt go above 34.

Is 15 and 17 a bad age difference?

Is 15 and 17 an acceptable age difference for dating? Two years age difference is negligible by most measurements. The trick is about the sex factor, and the fact that minors are protected by law, and with good reason.

Is 16 and 13 a weird age gap?

Age is not really the issue, and biologically, young women are about two years ahead of most young men in physical (and sometimes emotional) maturity. So the age gap is not as great as it would be for a 16 year old young woman with a 13 year old young man.