Full question:
Okay so I live in South Carolina. The legal age of consent is 16,but i'm not really worried about sex I'm still a virgin and want to keep it that way until I'm married.But here's the thing though I've been dating this guy and hes older than me we've been dating for about a year no sex or nothing and we knew each other before we dated ... we were best friends cause our parents were so everybody kinda knew it was coming and my mom loved him but now she doesn't and i don't know why hes in college and had a job and her and my dad had the same age difference when they dated and i turn 16 in like two weeks but she said even though that is age of consent that she can through me in jail for disobeying ... but see the law says that consent even if we did but i would be disobeying cause she doesn't want us dating and i could go to jail and possibly have my grades suffer i'm an all a student ... Can she really throw me in jail for this ? And oh yeah my stepdad is probably the reason behind her changing her mind he doesn't live with us because he has a case opened against me and my sister he raped her and molested me and hes is still married to him and seeing him..But i'm the wrong one ...
- Category: Minors
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- State: South Carolina
Answer:
Your mother cannot put you in jail for dating someone, even if she disapproves. In South Carolina, the age of consent is 16, which means you can legally engage in consensual relationships. However, as a minor, you are under your parents' supervision, which gives them some control over your dating choices.
Your parents could potentially seek a restraining order against your boyfriend if they believe there are valid reasons to do so. A restraining order would require them to show that there are grounds for it, such as wrongful behavior towards you or them. While they might be able to obtain a temporary restraining order without much evidence, a permanent one would require a hearing to establish valid grounds (Fla. Stat. § 775.21).
It’s important to communicate openly with your parents about your feelings and the relationship, especially considering the complexities involving your stepdad. If you feel unsafe or unsure, consider reaching out to a trusted adult or counselor for support.
This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.