I am a 17 year old girl, and have been dating a 25 year old for 10 months! I know it sounds really strange but it is a good healthy relationship and my parents like him alot! I know Oregon's laws are very strict, but since i have parents consent,and i figured since they are my gaurdians they can consent for me, is that right? I talked to a police officer here and he said it was ok since I am 17, and i have a cop that is a neighbor and he knows and hasnt said anything. My boyfriend is very worried and our church doesnt think its right. Also can just anyone turn him in? Or does it have to be parents? If we arent having sex is it ok to date until i am 18? I need to know this for his benefit, if we need to stop dating until I am 18.

As the age difference between the two of you is more than 3 years, sexual contact and intercourse between the two of you is illegal. Parents can't consent for their children when it comes to sexual activity. As you are over 16, it's just a misdemeanor, and not a felony, so if any prosecution came from it, it would probably require you or your parents filing the report. As far as dating goes, without sexual contact and with your parents' consent, there's no laws that you need to worry about.