WELL I HAVE A SISTER WHO IS 16 AND SHE IS DATING A GUY WHO IS 25 AND MY PARENTS ARE TOTALLY OKAY WITH IT THEY THINK THAT AS LONG AS HES NOT HURTING HER AND THERE BOTH HAPPY ITS OKAY CAN HER BOYFRIEND STILL GET IN TROUBLE?AND WHAT ABOUT MY PARENTS?

If the 16 year old and the 25 year old are in a sexual relationship, due to the age difference, the 25 year old can be charged with a felony, "Unlawful Sexual Intercourse" sentenced to serve time in prison and be liable for up to $15,000 in civil fines.

Various counties in California have special vertical prosecution units assigned to prosecute only these cases. It is very serious and happens daily.

In very rare circumstances, parents condoning these activities can be charged with a crime. A parents consent does not over-ride state law.