When is the right age to start dating?

Answer 1

Well, I think the right age to start dating is around 15 - 16, although obviously different people mature at different rates mentally and physically and so can become frustrated by the age constraints on activities they are allowed to do and are often curious, their hormones are raging and they think they know it all and at this point in their life are most likely to do crazy things and worry about the conaequences later.

But dating subsumes a whole range of activities and implications - in other words when you start dating you need to consider a lot of things because one thing leads to another, and the basis on which the appropriate age for dating is judged is how ready the person is to deal with those implications or experiences.

The right age to start dating is when your parents have fully informed you about sex, about sexually transmitted diseases, the consequences of certain acts and actions and when you yourself are in a mental position to make responsible and informed decisions about your body and relationships. SO IN OTHER WORDS - you are ready for dating WHEN you know NOT TO HAVE SEX AT YOUR AGE - for any reason, otherwise you are not ready because you are not fully aware - and to wait it out for either marriage (really the best choice) or the right person at a much much later date ( Age 18 - experienced and consenting adults).

When you are a free and independently thinking individual who cannot be coerced into doing things against your will or used, and then regret it later.

It depends entirely on the circumstances ofcourse, and innocent dating at a younger age which is supervised by parents or adults to see just how far it is going, and to make sure it doesn't go too far is ok - i mean even little kids sometimes have girl/boyfriends in the 3rd Grade when they still think 'kissing is gross'...what ya gona do? - But to officially start dating lets say its safe at 16 for the majority of people because they have matured enough mentally to know when to say 'no' (but still require some guidance), what consequences are and when to listen to adult advice.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

It depends quite a bit on the circumstances of the "date". Going to a party where your friend will also be present, with adult supervision, is fine for ANY age.

Going out with a group of male and female friends to some public event, without constant adult supervision is fine for age 13.

Going out to a public event (ie. concert, movie, etc.) with just parental transportation is fine for age 14.

Going out to a private party without any adult supervison is fine for age 16.

Going over to your friend's house to party and maybe spend the night is fine for age 18.

Answer 4

It really depends on the person, but I would say most are ready by age 16.

Answer 5

I would say 18 is the perfect age.

Answer 6

When you are mature and old enough to get a job and support yourself and children just in case something happens before you get married

Answer 7

ask your parents?? do not trust anyone here to tell you what your parents have controle of,, that is looking for an excuse to go into rebellion, you do not want to do that

Answer 8

When ever your ready.

Answer 9

at sixteen