Tough situation, and I get questions on this often. It is not unlawful to date, but if minors (or one minor and another adult [18 is an adult for this purpose]) engage in sexual relations - even consensual - problems arise. If your mom consents, and you are a willing participant, that is a favorable circumstance. The potential crime here is what is called statutory rape. Agree with it or not, and as archaic and Puritan as it may be, law presumes because of your age you cannot consent. So dating and ordinary displays of affection are acceptable; anything beyond that and your boyfriend is risking a criminal charge. Best advice, as hard as it may be: wait until you are 18.
Answered on May 30th, 2012 at 3:00 PM