2 attorney answers There are no laws that restrict who a person can or cannot date and sexual intercourse is not the only way in which the adult can violate the law by being with a minor. Any inappropriate touching can also get her in trouble, if she sends or asks for

Can a 16 year old date a 26 year old US?

The is no age requirement regarding merely dating. However, as a general rule, the age of consent for sexual conduct is 16 years old. This is true for both heterosexual and homosexual encounter. This means that a 16 years old can generally consent to have sex with any adult, regardless of age.