Statutory Rape Laws

For many generations it has been a growing issue for minors to be in a relationship with someone who has already hit the maturity age. There have been laws put into place to prevent minors engaging in relationships with those who are over the age of 18. A particular law that has recently been put into place is the “Romeo and Juliet Law.” Statutory rape laws are put into place to prevent older men or women from engaging in sexual activity with one who is younger than the age of consent. One growing issue with these laws is they are continuously being broken. Society often puts down the thought of a man or woman creating a relationship with someone who is significantly younger. Teenagers in today’s society often have relations with men or …show more content…
There are many laws in place to prevent young adolescents from engaging in relations with someone much older. A law that is growing more popular would be the “Romeo and Juliet Law.” This law has been put in place to prevent one under the age of 21 from being labeled as a sex offender for engaging in sexual activity with one who is no more than 4 years younger than themselves. The law does not keep one from being prosecuted; however, it does guarantee lesser sentences and prevents one from being named a sex offender in the eyes of society. Laws that prohibit people from having relations with someone underage are put into place because during adolescent years, the brain is still developing and maturing and one may not be able to make a decision that is best for their well being. …show more content…
Women often match well with older men due to the reason many women mature faster than men. If one enters a relationship with someone older, but on the same maturity level as them, the two are more likely to be compatible. When one is in a relationship with someone who is on the same maturity level as oneself, communication will be more simple. When two people are mature enough to adjust to each other, the relationship has a higher chance of lasting.
(http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/why-maturity-matters/index.aspx)
While in an age gap relationship many challenges can appear. Maturity and viewpoint differences can create problems and arguments among the couple. Dealing with keeping things “legal” can create complications on its own. Learning how to adapt in a relationship where both parties are from different generations, may be hard; however, it is not