Can a 15 year old date a 17 year old in Missouri?

Can a 15 year old date a 17 year old in Missouri?
I’m 15 and my boyfriend is 17, there is no sex, only occasional hugs and kissing. We talk for hours on end and play games on pc and console all the time, and his parents want us to break up because of the age difference, I really love him and I’m scared I’m gonna lose him, help?

Justin’s Answer
There is no crime specifically prohibiting this, but your boyfriend’s actions could fall under “Endangering the Welfare of a Child.”