My daughter is 14 and I have told her she may not go on car dates until she is 16. If a boy wants to come over or wants to take her some place with his parents, fine. But they are not allowed to be alone. My daughter is fine with this, but she says most of the other girls in her class get to date older boys. I am sure I'm doing the right thing, but I just need to hear some other opinions. Thanks!
2006-10-29 10:35:12 · 15 answers · asked by Someday Soon 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
I forgot to add that at her current age, she can only "date" boys that are no more than one year older than she is. When she turns 16, I'm increasing it to 2 years.
2006-10-29 10:37:39 · update #1
Sweetie,you are really doing the right thing.She is ok with it,so she sees that what you are doing is in her best interest.She will be grateful once she gets older.There is no "proper" age for dating.It is your house,your daughter,and your rules.What you say goes,and i agree with you.I would not allow her to be out alone with a "boy" either.At that age,they are unable to control their hormones.I have seen several young females,ages 12,13,14,and 15 pregnant.Teenagers shouldnt be worrying about whether their pregnant or whether they have gotten a girl pregnant.They should be focusing on school and having fun because that time doesnt come back once its gone.She seems as if she follows your rules quite well as she is fine with it.That means you have done a great job as a parent teaching her and showing her you care for her and her well-being.Good luck.Have a good night!
2006-10-29 11:29:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
15
2006-10-29 10:40:57 · answer #2 · answered by Dianna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt let her date. She can have convos on the phone. My mom never let me date, and I didnt have sex until I was 19. I think she was smart, because all the girls in my class had 2 or three kids by the time I got preg at 19. DO NOT LET HER DATE. That is until she knows about stds, and the whole nine.
2006-10-29 10:48:03 · answer #3 · answered by SR 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think 16 is traditional, but I let my daughter go earlier. We had to know the boy and be comfortable with the date.
2006-10-29 10:39:10 · answer #4 · answered by mudcat_mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I was about 15 going out alone, that isnt a good idea. They would try thing's that I was not ready for at all.
For myself I waited until 16 to "date" alone again. group funtions and "parents" there are always fun and you are not left alone. Good luck!
2006-10-29 10:47:43 · answer #5 · answered by JohnnaE 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your decision is great. I think that 16 is fine. As for the other girls her age that is just bad parenting I think. Those are the ones who come home pregnant. Good decision!
2006-10-29 10:40:03 · answer #6 · answered by butterfly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are doing the right thing and I'm sure that's what most girls say at that age. It's good that she still respects what you say though. I think the rules you have laid down are very fair.
2006-10-29 10:38:43 · answer #7 · answered by tmac 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
16 or 17 sounds about right.
2006-10-29 10:38:53 · answer #8 · answered by Bob F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm with you. And I demand to get to know the boyfriend before she gets to go anywhere. If it takes years then so be it. Just kidding on that last part but I will have to know the boyfriend well before I let her go.
2006-10-29 10:41:15 · answer #9 · answered by wishorstish 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
proper age would be 16
2006-10-29 12:35:40 · answer #10 · answered by Victoria 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋