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Dating
What is a good age to let a kid date?
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I would say high school, i mean let them hang out with opposite sex friends before then but let them start dating in high school, if you tell them not to you know that they will anyways, its good to be close with your kids that way they tell you pretty much everything and they dont hate you and rebel, if that makes sence? And also the first time you let them date, they will be nervous anyways so dont make it any harder on them and dont tell them you dont like who they are dating or it will just make them want to date that person more because you dont "approve" well i hope i helped =]
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High school, but no serious boyfriends/girlfriends until 16 or so. Whether or not you let them, they'll find a way, so it's better to just be open about it.
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It just depends on the kid, honestly. I started dating when I was 17. That was the first time that I felt that I had met a great guy whom I could actually picture myself spending time with.
I don't see anything wrong with someone having a boyfriend/girlfriend before they can drive. I think it's weird, and it's not a choice I ever made. Just as long as it's all in good fun and nothing serious. If you forbid your child to "date," that will only make them want to date even more. So watch out for that.
I would say that it's pretty normal for someone to start dating "seriously" at 16, or whenever they can drive. I think it's pretty important for parents to approve of whoever their child is dating at that age.
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I would say 16, because by that point in their life they will know what to expect with dating, and know the risks of sex. Because most schools start talking about that stuff in 6th grade or sooner so it gets beaten into their heads again and again(trust me). Also if they're given the responsibilty of having a job and their drivers license they should be responsible enough to know how to handle themselves in a relationship.
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It really depends on the child. From personal experience, I remember being in middle school and wanting to go out with boys when I was only about 11 or 12 years old. Being in high school, I can now look back and see that I was too young.
However, I do believe that the younger children start dating, the more likely they are to have sex at a time when they aren't ready. I would say that when a situation presents itself, look at the child's maturity level and make sure that you and your child are on the same page about sex, and other things down that road. Also, look at the potential boyfriend/girlfriend. How did your child and this person meet? What do you know about them? Definitely do not get stalker-like, because that is so wrong and creepy.
But I would say that it mostly depends on the child, and your own beliefs as a parent (I'm assuming you are asking this question about your child hahah) Hope I could help!
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well everyone dated starting in 3rd grade then they more seriously in 7th then so on. don't let them wait to long or everyone will be gone and they will die alone :( -livi<3
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I didn't start dating until I was seventeen. However, These days most young folks who start dating seem to end up having sex in the relationship despite how long they have been with there partner. Once they get through the sage of loosing there virginity it seems to be an on going thing from there and it continues. I would wait until 18 then the choice of who you want to date, what you want to do is yours. Just remember be safe
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Only kidding. I suppose it depends on where they are going and with whom. I would let a 14 yr. old go to a school dance or activity as long as it's supervised and they were going to be picked up directly afterwards by myself or another parent so they couldn't sneak off somewhere and get into trouble. Anything involving alcohol or a group of unsupervise youth would be off limits,in my book. At 18, they should be free to date, but, the whole key here is to ensure that they know the boundaries of acceptable behavior. If they haven't learned that at a young age, then at 18 they will just go do everything they've been prohibited from doing early on. Sex and alcohol are a bad combination. That has to be drilled into their heads. The best way to do that is to watch every move they make and let them know you are watching.
I'm glad those days are over for me!
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