Why does age matter?

I'm sixteen and I really like a boy whose nineteen. I went on a date with him and before the date he met my parents and they loved him. My mom gave me the 'thumbs up' approval. When we got home from the date, he told my mom randomly in a conversation she was nineteen and after he left, she flipped. She didnt approve because of the age difference. I just dont understand! She loved him before she knew how old he was, so now that she knows, whats the difference? He didnt change as a person. Age really is just a number. What should I do or why is she acting that way? Shes completely against it. Id really like a mom's opinion.

Age difference sometimes matter because if a 18 year old+ has s*x with a minor no matter what gender it is considered statutory rape. The older person can get into serious trouble.

I understand where your mom is coming from but you to are only 3 years apart and in a couple of years when you are 18 and he is 21 then it will be fine... my mom and dad are 10 years apart and they love each other... Just dont have sex with him or he will get into aton or trouble.

I actually understand your problem. My boyfriend is 18 19 in a couple months and I'm only 16. everyone hears 18, 19 and flips. I mean it's only a 3 year difference. but technically he is an adult. but it isn't illegal as some people would like to believe. I think there's like a 3 year loop thing. amnd to be completely honest if you two are just starting out I don't think you need to worry about the whole s*x thing just yet because it's not an issue yet.right now the problem is your mom and the only thing you can do about that is talk to your parent. make her realize that he is a good guy and bring up the fact that she liked him before she knew his age. It shouldn't matter.

I really don't understant why your mum has a problem I mean I think you should just give her some time to think about it I mean if she knows what a nice lad he is then im sure she will come round soon .. im only 16 and my boyfriend is only 18 so there not really much differents and my mums alright with it and im sure your mum will come round soon xxx

stachatory rape hunny

Thanks a lot for you help. I just dont know if its that easy. Can any mom's help me? Like, I really want to know from their standpoint how to act in response to my mom.

Hun your mom is just worried about you.He's a little older than you and is probably more experienced than you.Thats all,your mother just dont want you growing up to fast.Don't hate her for it though. She loves you and just dont want her little girl hurt or upset in any way.But I realy cant say much because when I was your age I got married to a 19 year old myself. So if it's love, Go for it babe,because in another 2-3 years your mom realy has no say and age isin't anything but a number. I wish you the best in you discison and hope you end up happy like my man and I. I'll keep you and myself in mind next time my 15 year old daughter wants to go out with someone a little older. Always, Kathy

rape. your mom has a right