when you were in 6th grade were kid's dating? I think kids are way to yong? were in you in 6th grade were you popular?
2006-09-27 02:44:41 · 18 answers · asked by gorilazlover 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
6th grade is most definitely too young. There are kids at my children's school that are going steady and go places with each other at that age, and it is so disgusting.....why do the parents allow this?? Shoot in 6th grade, I was into sports and the last thing I wanted was a boyfriend, I was definitely not popular but I had friends.
I have already told my kids not to get any ideas because it isn't happening at our house until they are in High School! My daughter had tried this when she was in 4th grade!! My son found a note that she had dropped and showed me. MY GOSH!! This note was a very grown up love letter that I had no idea she would even write. I stopped it immediately.
There is so much more to life when you are that age than getting into the drama and relationships. Parents need to put their foot down.
2006-09-27 03:06:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since most 6th graders are between 11 and 12 years old - they are far too emotionally immature for dating. Unfortunately, this is the age that the opposite sexes start to notice each other and show interest.
It is also a tough time for kids, because they are noticing some changes physically as well. This is very awkward - coupled with the social ladder that exists in school - and the pressure to fit in with the right group of kids. Most kids strive to be with the 'populars' or the 'preppies' - when in reality, being a part of this group puts more pressure on kids.
Focus on being 'real' - and don't worry about whether or not you are 'popular'. You will find your own group naturally - and you will have a lot less peer pressure & insecurity. I was always somewhere in the middle - not a geek, but not a popular - and kept with just a small circle of friends. This made life a heck of a lot easier.
2006-09-27 03:02:11 · answer #2 · answered by oscarschic 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I remember when I was in 6th grade and boy did I enjoy that time. I was extremely popular that you better listen to what I have to say
for it is the following.
Dating a guy, right now, is not the right move because first you have to concentrate all of your efforts in studying very hard so that you can get excellent grades like A's and one or two B's per semester this way once you finish high school you can go to best university that there is study for 4 more years and then graduate.
After graduating from high school you will have plenty of time to date people but once you are in college, the dating is put on hold, until you are on vacations or that you have graduated college.
Please keep this in mind: dating always leads to marriage so please make your decisions properly and may God bless you.
Good luck.
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2006-09-27 03:18:02 · answer #3 · answered by soar_2307 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My kids are 9th grade, 6th grade & 4th grade. The only 'dates' my 6th grade son is allowed to have is going to the movies with us and a girl which has only happened once. He is also allowed to invite a friend to any church activity. Other than that NO WAY, too early. I'm also still young enough to remember what it was like to want to date, that's why my daughter who is in 9th grade butt heads a lot over dating rules.
2006-09-27 02:57:37 · answer #4 · answered by cat_polivick 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No I was a troubled child. But the more popular kids did have boyfriends and girlfriends.
With my children my oldest is 12 (13 in December). She has a boyfriend but there are no out of school meetings or talks on the phone. I have to get to know him and his parents better before I will let her start receiving phone calls. And then I will go to the movies with them when and if his parents will let him go out. I do not trust anyone with my daughter.
Yes I am over protective but I want her to grow up and have a good life not get pregnat at 14. Ya know what I mean?
2006-09-27 02:55:21 · answer #5 · answered by jen 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We had a Sixth Grade Prom, which was my first of anything even remotely called a "date." That was 1959. Oddly enough, a photo of me in my dress (same one as the queen's court for the homecoming) survives, but not of the boy. He was shorter than me. He was my neighbor, and got roped into taking me as the stalwart friend I thought he was. Unfortunately, our friendship did not survive the experience. My ego required he act the romantic, and that was asking too much of someone who never did and never would see me as truly female.
Yes, I think sixth grade is way too early to date. All you can do is start sooner, and therefore less prepared, to survive all the heartaches involved in getting to know the opposite sex. Since my lousy experiences, I have discovered an important point about getting close to the opposite sex.
Shyness pays. Being reticent, being cautious, not saying too much, all of that, it pays for both men and women. Because the longer you take to get to know one another, the less likely the false ones can keep up the act. And they won't bother. And then the people who want to be real, and are thinking about their future as well as their present, can get on with the business of getting to know one another in peace and quiet, slowly. Much the best way.
God bless the child.
2006-09-27 02:59:18 · answer #6 · answered by auntb93again 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
6th grade was such a long time ago, but I still remember it. I definitely think it is to young for dating, but I think that at that age its appropriate to maybe have a friend of the opposite sex, at this age kids are starting to notice the opposite sex and they should be allowed to socialise with them for their own emotional/social development, but not dating. I think for a 6th grade formal/dance at the end of year is acceptable tho. Kids have plenty of time for those kinds of things later, they should be encourage to make the most of their childhood while they can.
2006-09-27 02:53:53 · answer #7 · answered by having_a_blonde_day_lol 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is in 6th grade, and the only way she would be allowed to date would be with parents along.
Children are having sex younger and younger these days and are facing pressures that today's adults did not have to face as children. Sexually transmitted infections, AIDS, pregnancy, alcohol, drugs, physical appearance, popularity, etc.
Children at this age are not mature enough to be making these types of decisions alone. They need guidance.
2006-09-27 05:41:39 · answer #8 · answered by ammecalo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, kids had girlfriends and all that and its way too young to have all that. No I was not too popular, but thats a good thing because most of the popular people were pressured to get a boyfriend.
2006-09-27 02:52:57 · answer #9 · answered by woot 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To anwser first quest.6th.grade is when I started liking boys{Secretly},Did I Date,No,I played spin the bottle a couple of time with friends,and i,ll never for get,This Kid Stuck He,s Tounge Down my throat,I Thought I was gona Suffacate,It scared the **** out of me,And I never played that game,Ever again!Now to Anwser your second question without sounding concieted,Yes I was Popular in 6th. grade,but more as I went into Junior High!I Hope I could Help!Good Luck,Hollywood
2006-09-27 02:59:26 · answer #10 · answered by hollywood 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋