Title explains it all. What can we do? Is this legal? Is it statutory rape if they have sex? We obviously don’t want her associating with him but apparently the age of consent is 16 in my state. We already took her phone away but she continues to see him.
The age of consent in South Carolina is 16, so this would not be considered statutory rape.
Yikes… that’s a tough situation.
Stay close to her and don’t badmouth him. Be supportive and avoid pushing her away. If he’s manipulative, he might try to isolate her from you. Talk about birth control and respect in relationships subtly. Just let her know you’re there for her.
@Cai
Exactly! It’s important to keep the lines of communication open without making her feel judged.
If he’s asking for nudes or anything like that, he could be in serious trouble. Even if she’s 16, having those pictures could be considered child pornography under federal law.
Yeah, the age of consent is 16 in most places, but check for any specific laws about age gaps. It might be worth consulting someone in law enforcement or a lawyer.