Statutes governing Floridas age of consent, associated criminal charges, available defenses, and penalties for conviction. In Florida, it is illegal for an adult (someone 18 or older) to have sex with a minor (someone younger than 18), even if the sex is consensual.

Can a 21 year old date a 14 year old?

They should not date a 14 year old because of the risk of, among other things, statutory rape. The pictures are also potentially subject to criminal charges if they reveal any nudity.

Can a 14 year old boy fall in love?

Just because teens are more casual and sophisticated about dating doesnt mean they dont still suffer heartbreak. Even 14- and 15-year-olds can fall in love, Reardon says. “To a child or teenager who is experiencing this, it is very real and very important,” she says.