Ok this question is mainly for the parents out there. At what age would you feel comfortable letting your kids start dating. Would it be the same age regardless if it was your daughter or son? Or would you have a different age in mind if it was your daughter versus your son? At what age did you start dating? ( I don't mean hiding around behind your parents back) I mean actually go out on a date or finally tell your parents you had a b/f or g/f ?
I started dating, as you described it, at first grade, I was 7. Not a parent, so I won't try to answer the first question.
If I have a boy? As soon as he wants. A girl? When she's 30 Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image! I had my first girlfriend when I was 19.
at 7? Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image! Can you describe this date a little? I don't think it is what I am talking about.
30 huh lol. So why is it so different a boy whenever he wants, but a girl almost never? My parents would never have approved so I did some sneaking around. I actually came out and told them I had a b/f when I was 17. I don't know what age I would feel COMFORTABLE knowing my son actually had a g/f and was dating. He is going to be 12 this yr.
It was a romantic mid afternoon recess. A cloudy day and our picnic under the slide, lit by glow sticks, illuminated our lunchable and snack pack feast.... Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!
you can't control a kid forever, if a son/daughter wants to date someone they will do it with or without the parents permission, so i would allow it and therefore knowing whats going on and being able to support son/daughter... this would be my hypothetical position...
I know, and it also depends on maturity I think. I look back on when I was young and what I was doing. It has all changed now, that I am the parent though. I don't want him doing the stuff I did at that age lol. I keep hearing my mom now saying "ohhhhhhh wait until you have your own kids" At the time I just Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image! but know I know exactly what she meant. But you put no age limit on it at all??? just anytime they want too?
but at least as long as they can't drive a car... Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image! Dating, later the better. With this maturity level, 15-16....
it's not about forever. they wont be a kid forever theyre supposed to be controlled for as long as they are a kid. saying X can be done doesnt mean it's to be done, or that it's a good idea poor rationalisation you're obviously not a parent. come back when you are...
1. Ok this question is mainly for the parents out there. At what age would you feel comfortable letting your kids start dating. It really depends upon what you the parent sees as to their maturity. Some kids mature very fast because they have parents that are very open and honest about everything with them and treat them as young adults very early on. Then there are parents who lack any control at all and that's another problem. If you know your kids then you'll know when they are ready if not well their ready anyway. Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image! 2.Would it be the same age regardless if it was your daughter or son? Or would you have a different age in mind if it was your daughter versus your son? It would be up to you to decide because if you educated them properly then either boys or girls can date at the age you deem appropriate knowing their maturity levels. You must always be as honest with them as possible and show them you trust them but you need to have them show you that they too can be trusted as well. That takes time. Perhaps a date with a chaperone would be a very good idea or a party at your home with you there would be another way to have them "date". 3. At what age did you start dating? ( I don't mean hiding around behind your parents back) I mean actually go out on a date or finally tell your parents you had a b/f or g/f ? I started at about 12 years old going to Jr. High dances with dates and my mom knew all about it. My date and I would walk to the neighborhood Ho Jo's to get something to eat after the dance then I'd walk her home, no cars alloed back then especially at 12 years old! Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!
So your mom was ok with it at 12.... Did she have a talk about if you are are going to have sex, to make sure to be careful. Or did she tell you it was ok to go to dances and have a g/f but it wasn't ok to have sex? See I got this talk around 13-14........ If I catch you having sex or anything you are dead!!
I was always told to do whatever the girl wanted me to do or would allow me to do besides sexual intercourse at that time but as I grew older and the girls I dated were more promiscuous that changed which was when I was about 15 years old. I always was taught to respect the girl and not to try anything sexual but necking was fine.
Well I mean a little older then kindergarten lol I mean like hanging out, kissing, kind of dating. My son will be 12 soon and I would not be comfortable with him doing that at this age. I will add that he is a pretty responsible kid. I just think that is too young.
