Am i old enough to start dating? I am 15.?

Question

And how do you tell your parents you are ready to date?

Answer 1

Going out with a group is fine at 15. Exclusive dating is for the purpose of marriage. Are you ready to get married? No way! Enjoy your childhood, don't try to grow up so soon!

Answer 2

I think that if you are ASKING if you are ready to do something, and not open in your communications with your parents about it, then you are NOT ready.

Almost, just not quite.

Its not your age, either. Its just that you are asking other people if you are "ready", more or less.

No offense, either, but this also pertains to sex. If you have to ask someone if youre ready to have sex or do anything, then youre NOT ready. If youre embarrassed about going to a doctor or drugstore and buying protection/birth control- youre not ready.

I think youre old enough to date, personally, and if you found that what I said above is not true for you, then try sitting down with your parents and discussing first how responsible you are. List all the responsibilities and achievements you have, BEFORE you say the word "dating". Tell them DETAILS about your clubs and grades, and extracurricular stuff, volunteer work, any jobs you have, babysitting, etc... then bring up dating. LEt them know your "dating strategy", and have it include them. Like, say "I was asked out on a date by this boy I like, and I would agree to just watch a movie with him while you guys are home, and have a private little dinner here, with him, while you guys are here too." If that seems like too much, ask them to take you to the movies and offer to have your aunt or uncle or other trusted adult bring you, and (secretly to the boy) sit a few rows back.
If you can prove to your parents that you are willing to follow the rules, and include them in your first couple of dates, for safetys sake, and that youre not going to be meeting anyone you met online, then you are good to go, pretty much.
If they say no, still, it is a bit over controlling of them, and I would say that you could ask later to start volunteering at a place where you know boys your age also volunteer. (dont tell your parents about the reasons) but then if you get to do this, you can continuously tell them "So and so said I was pretty!" and let them know who and where, etc.. then you might get to date him.
Also, you could let your parents know you were friends with the guy first, for a year or many months, etc. That might also help.
=)
G/L!

Answer 3

I believe you are old enough to go on dates. Not necessarily have a boyfriend and go "steady" with someone. That being said, you should stick to people your age. Not even 17 year olds. Go on group dates, go to the mall and hang.

If you have been responsible up until now, then telling your parents you wish to date should be no problem. Just tell them you would like to go on dates and go the movies with male friends, and then see how they react. If you haven't been a responsible teen up until now, prepare for a negative response. This means you might want to change your habits and show your parents you are trustworthy and old enough to handle a relationship.

Just remember, you are still a teenager and have a future ahead of you. Plan on college and moving away. By keeping those goals in mind when you are dating, hopefully you won't do something stupid.

Answer 4

You are certainly old enough! I am actually surprised at the other answers you got! What world do u people leave in? I started dating at 13 and I didn't even have to tell my parents much ab it or introduce my dates to them.All this sounds so funny to me!All this ritual! At 15 I had a regular sex life and no bad consequences came out of it...Also,do not let your parents control your life .You are a responsible individual,not a puppet.Besides,parents are human beings too,they aren't always right as you might think.In fact,most of the time they don't know what attitiude to have towards their kids and their mistakes may cause real psychological disfunctions in thier child when he grows up.I tell you from my own experience,as I am at present struggling with psychotherapy to get rid of the wrong "life messages" they have inoculated in me.And apparently my parents are as normal as any other parents.So,do what you yourself really feel is right.If you don't know,it means that your parents' influence has already gone too far and anihilated your own personality and your very being.Think about it.

Answer 5

I think you are ready to date. It is much easier though when you can drive, or at least the person you are dating. I recommend you don't date anyone too much older than you though. And be careful. Now-a-days, lots of guys don't really care about getting to know you or anything, they just want to use you. If you find someone who is interested in you and a good person, go on a date and find out more about each other.

And to tell your parents, let them know you think you are mature enough and responsible. As long as you are careful, they should be ok with it.

Answer 6

I am the mother of four kids ... two boys and two girls. Here's how it worked in my household ... first you start "group dating" ... going to a movie or out for a meal with a gang of friends. You're probably old enough to do that now. When you parents are satisfied that you are where you say you are and will be home when you say you will be, you'll be allowed more and more freedom. It wouldn't be good for you to jump in to the deep end of the dating pool without wading around in the shallows first.

Talk to your Mum and Dad and ask them what they think. Let them know what you think ... then you can discuss it until you come up with a plan that everyone is OK with.

Answer 7

yes, in a group setting only. I have a 15 year old and she can date in a group setting but not alone until probably next year. In answer to your second question, until you are 18, you don't tell your parents you are ready to date, you let them tell you. You are a minor and have to follow their rules until you are old enough to make your own decisions, which the state mandates is 18. :) Trust me, your parents only have your best interest at heart. You have your whole life ahead of you, God willing, to date.

Answer 8

I'm sorry to tell you this but it is not your decision when you start dating, it is your parents decision. You might start showing them some maturity, do things around the house without being asked to (not just for a week). Most parents have an age in mind, I wouldn't let my children date until they were 16, but 16 was conditional, what I mean is that if they did not show me some maturity they would not have started dating.

Answer 9

You are not old enough in my book to start dating outside of your parents sight.
You could talk to your parents and maybe they would let you have your b/f over for a movie and meal or some other family gathering so they could get to know him and how he would treat you. I really did not start dating until I was 18 and believe me, the guys that I met were not worth the trouble and the first actual guy that I dated, I married and it ended in divorce. Be Careful, take your time and know that the one that you want to date is the one that you feel your parents will approve of. My parents tried to warn me and I didn't listem. Listen to them, they know what is best.

Answer 10

Yes i think you can. But i would date someone that is 15 too. I would get someone that goes to the same school as you, b/c if not you want get to see them that much unless your parents or his parents take you to one another houses while the parents are home. You are almost 16 so yes i think you are. Just tell your mom you want a b/f and see what she says and go from their. Good Luck!