My cyber boyfriend is older than me, is it illegal?

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The age of consent does not apply to chatting or communicating through online social media. There are however cyberspace laws prohibiting the promotion of child pornography, human trafficking, hacking or or libel.

In both countries, strict laws are in force against statutory rape. They are meant to protect minors and keep sex predators away.Under the legislation, a sexual relationship with an underage girl is unlawful even if it is consensual.

In the cyberspace, however, a relationship of the sexual nature can never happen. Parents and authorities can however act against individuals who use social networking to entice or corrupt minors. If it comes to their knowledge, your parents can stop you from chatting online about love with an older person

You don't have to announce to the whole world that you want to form a serious relationship with a guy. Email is more private. But take note that virtual love is entirely different from real love in true life.