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Well first of all, there is no restriction an DATING ages, just sexual activities. Second of all, many states have ages of consent lower than 18 - more like 17 or 16 - so chances are dating a 16 year old could put you in the clear even in that regard in some places.
More important than the technical issue is what is a good idea. Do I think it's generally a good idea for a 20 year old to date a 16 year old? Definitely not. But do I think there are cases in which it is understandable? Sure. I don't think a number should determine whether or not you have a relationship with someone. The reason we look to these numbers of age is because they are typically indicative of maturity. If someone is an exception to the general rule, then that changes the situation a great deal. The always present danger, however, with dating ANYONE who is of a high school age, no matter what the age difference is, is that personalities tend to change greatly in high school. Those relationships are almost always a crap shoot.
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