Parental consent does not matter. But you may legally date a 16 year old if you are 22 years. old. You cannot date anyone under the age of 16.

Is it illegal to date a 16 year old when your 22?

You cant legally have sexual contact with someone who is under the age of consent. The age of consent depends on where you live, whether you are the teenagers teacher or boss or someone else in a position of professional trust, and how much the 16-year-olds parents hate you when they find out.

Can you be in a relationship with a 16 year old?

As long as you are aware of the risks, the best judge is you. There arent any laws around being in a non-sexual relationship where one person is under 18 and the other over. Once you turn 16 its not illegal for someone to have sex with you no matter how old they are.