2006-07-30 16:30:10 · 30 answers · asked by happybunnyjg 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
Maybe at 14 she can go out on a "group date" but nothing more serious until 16. And please, make sure she knows the real facts about life. Statistics show that if kids don't hear it from parents they are more likely to have sex.
2006-07-30 16:33:23 · answer #1 · answered by optimistic_dr3am3r 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it's a group date and it's a good group of kids then I would say 13 or 14 is okay. I wasn't allowed to date until I was 16, but I know my daughter will probably beg me to start dating at a very early age. She's four and already has a "boyfriend" lol. I would say that if it's something like the movies or out to eat since the parents obviously have to drive, then 12 isn't so bad. Make sure you know and trust who she is with though.. and don't hesitate to check up on her! If she says she will be at a certain place, go see.. she might throw a fit but she'll get over it.. and it'll prevent a lot of problems in the future. If she knows you're going to check in on her she will tell the truth.
2006-07-30 23:34:48 · answer #2 · answered by Sadie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
12 or 13
2006-07-30 23:38:05 · answer #3 · answered by anakwardasiangurl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
15
2006-07-31 00:58:06 · answer #4 · answered by :))) 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
16 if she is very mature and responsible. 18 otherwise.
She's got a long life ahead of her. She should be developing herself, her personality and mind and interests, at 12. Then she'll be a substantive person when she does start dating, as an adult, and she'l be less psychologically dependant on men for her identity and for her emotional stability and security.
There are lots of women who start dating as children, and well into adulthood their relationships with men define, to them, who and what they are. It appears to be a very miserable position. Because the pattern often starts in childhood, parents need to take more responsibility in preventing this sad situation.
Also, seriously, if she starts dating at 12, you expect her to keep dating for 10 years or so before getting physically serious? Doesn't usually happen. And condoms break, and STDs can be forever.
If sounds like it may mean perperual fights until she is 18, consider cutting down on her access to trashy pop culture, and encourage her to read quality books and articles, take up art or music or sports in her free time, learn to cook, or learn to speak French or Italian maybe. Lots of things better for a 12 year old to be doing.
2006-07-31 14:26:05 · answer #5 · answered by me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
16
2006-07-31 00:06:19 · answer #6 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I say about 12-13. But it does really depend on the girl herself.
Is she responsible? Is she street smart? Does she make good choices?
She can go on "group dates" or if a whole bunch of your friends are going to a movie (more than 4-5) invite them as just a regular trip to the movies and she can invite who ever she is going out with along. Make sure if she is invited to a night out to see who exactly is there, make sure you have phone numbers (possibly even have your daughter have a cell phone) and see who is the chaperone. and dont forget the movie start and finish times!
2006-07-31 00:12:24 · answer #7 · answered by Soung 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think that I will set an age limit for my daughters to date, butI will discourage them from dating because I think that they should make highschool and middle school about them and friends. It would be a waste for them to get serious with a guy. Maybe you could ask your daughter to go out on a group date or something like that? I
2006-07-31 02:03:13 · answer #8 · answered by tasha_smiles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say 13-14 for a double date and if they go to the movies make sure it is a new one so there are a lot of ppl. For a regular date about 15 or whenever she is trustworthy and you know the guy.
2006-07-30 23:47:37 · answer #9 · answered by Pop a Merf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first date was at 17.
2006-07-31 00:50:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was 12.
My mom never really got into the whole "when". She just let me go with my maturity and readiness.
However, she supervised and made sure where I was, who I was with and wouldn't let me go to a place that was unfamiliar to her.
If your daughter is ready to date and she shows maturity towards it. Knows the rules. You should accompany her, but keep some distance. Like movies, don't sit next to them, but know the row they are in or watch another movie. Just know she is ok and as she gets older, she is able to do it on her own. I was 14 when I got to go alone. We'll, she drove us of course.
I made sure I didn't mess up or I would of lost the privilege.
2006-07-30 23:52:08 · answer #11 · answered by Mutchkin 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋