A classmate at school got a boyfriend and she's only 11.I know I'm not supposed to interfere with love and all that but do u think that its a bit too young?
2006-08-01 06:56:02 · 44 answers · asked by ~Julia~ 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
The "right" age to get a bf/gf is when you feel that you are responsible and mature, not because everyone else your age is doing it.
I think that 11 years old is a bit young, but if you find a boy that has caught your interest, I say go for it.
2006-08-01 07:00:01 · answer #1 · answered by Lexy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends what a boyfriend means. Is having a boyfriend like having a new girlfriend that you hang around with. Does it mean to your social circle that when you say you are girlfriend and boyfriend that you are like a pair of mittens or shoes...they are alike and go together? If thats the case then having a boyfriend at 11 is cool with this 47 year old mother of 4.
On the other hand if having a boyfriend means more than a sweet kiss (peck) or holding hands, sitting next to each other, or no longer hanging with your girlfriends and doing girl things than YES she is TOO YOUNG.
Tell your friend she has plenty of time later in life to have boyfriends but only a short time to build childhood friendships which later will mean the world to her. After all who will be there when she gets her heart broken by one of these boyfriends. My bet will be a girlfriend.
2006-08-01 07:15:47 · answer #2 · answered by Pamela M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be like my first boyfriend (I was 13). Our parents would let us go over to the other's house (when parents were there!!), we might hold hands, or make quick pecking kisses. I don't know if we ever went out anywere together...if we did it was with one of our parents with us. I think 11 is too young to really have a committed relationship. But it may be just the right thing to be really good compatible friends, and at 11 years old, they might be confusing romantic love with the fact that they just plain get along so well!
2006-08-01 07:01:50 · answer #3 · answered by Jennifer W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow. Here's the deal on that. 11 is much too young to have a boyfriend. I know there is peer pressure and you want to be included on all these new "cool" experiences. But having a boyfriend is not like buying a new bike. Boyfriends are there to have fun with and joke around with and be supportive of. It is supposed to feel good to you. If you feel that way about someone, then have one, but DON'T have sex until later!!! At least 16 or later (college preferably), PLEASE! There are just so many complications and deep emotions that come with that, as well as the obvious: pregnancy. Just don't go there...
If you alone feel ready and you like someone and he likes you, then hang out, share drinks and food, and hold hands and little easy stuff. If he EVER pressures you into anything you feel uncomfortable with, ditch him. He is not thinking about you at that point and that is what it is all about. Respect and having fun. You are more important to yourself than any dude out there.
2006-08-01 07:03:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes ... 11 is way too young to start "dating" .... what the hell is an 11 year old going to do with a boyfriend .... ????
2006-08-01 06:59:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
11 years old is way too young.talk to your freind.she is way to young try getting her to go to movies.or to play video games maybe rollerblading or a sleep over with spooky movies(nothing romantic) if that dont help go to your mother and talk too her or a school counslor at this age she can get into deep trouble which could lead to dangerous situations she may get mad at you hon.but in the end she will know you were her best friend trying to help good luck
2006-08-01 07:04:41 · answer #6 · answered by little_outlaw_angel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
11yrs. old is a little to young for a girlfriend or a boyfriend i would wait unil i was 13 so you got 2 more yrs.
2006-08-01 07:01:04 · answer #7 · answered by Katie W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a parent you are to young to be thinking about having a boyfriend.
2006-08-01 07:14:20 · answer #8 · answered by Virgin Islands Girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I think it's too young. If all they do is talk on the phone or go to the movies in a group, then it's ok.
If anything else goes on, then I'd say...too young.
2006-08-01 06:59:44 · answer #9 · answered by 60s Chick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally dont think 11 is a good age to start dating... Maybe I am old fashioned... Who knows????
It depends if it just for fun .... or something more (Which you are too young for)
2006-08-01 07:00:24 · answer #10 · answered by The Avenger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋