How old does my daughter have to be, in order to have a boyfriend, and go out on dates?

Answer 1

16, only on small litte dates. Like movies or bowling. 18 for serious dating.

Answer 2

From experience at watching the problems with a lot of my friends (I raised 3 boys myself), I would say about 25. Seriously, I know that girls are especially anxious now days to get into dating. Peer pressure has applied a lot of force on driving the age allowed. I personally would discourage any dating until at least 16 (high school). That may be a bit overkill, but a lot depends on how you get into it. I wouldn't trust my daughter to another 16 or 17 year old's judgment, but then I am old school. At any rate, the dates should be limited to school or church functions and chapparoned or supervised - this is not a popular approach, but it will prevent teenage pregnancy. I am sure there are exceptions to the rule, but I would walk cautiously into the thin ice here. Good luck.

Answer 3

Bearing in mind I'm 21, engaged, and have a little sister who is 15, I think it all depends on how much you trust her. If she's well behaved and doesn't show any signs of delinquecny I'd say 15 or 16 definately, but she should definately introduce him to you! The only reason I mention signs of delinquency is because of the pregnancy possibility. Now that I'm an adult--a true adult, not just "of age"--I think more like a parent because I don't want my sister to go through the same stuff I did. And since it could happen to anyone I'm passing that theory on to you.

Answer 4

That should really be up to you as the parent, when you feel she is ready. I was not allowed to date until 16, but even then I didn't really have a boyfriend. If she is mature enough to handle dating at 16 then that is probably an ok age. Definitely no younger than that!

Answer 5

16

Answer 6

15 or 16

Answer 7

Well all teens think that they should have a a boyfriens or girlfriend at the age 13-14, but i disagree .If I were you I would make her wait until she has showen signs of matority,responsiabilty,and understanding .If she has shown these signs and keeps decent grades in school then any age is good ,but teens really don't start showing these things untill the reach about 15-17.Hopes this helps

Answer 8

Is she mature and responsible? That is more important than age. My parents said 16. They did let me go to church with a guy when I was 15. I thought I was ready at 14, everyone else dated then. It did not hurt me to wait until 16.

Answer 9

That depends greatly on the maturity level of your child as well as the maturity level of the boy she wants to date. I was not allowed to date until I was 14. I went out with a 16 year old who came to the house frequently so my parents could get to know him. If you think she's ready and you want her to be open about it with you, be open with her and have every talk you can. There's no such thing as too much information at this time in her life.

Answer 10

Well my mom told me I couldn't start "dating" until I was 16. However when I was 14 I started "seeing" this boy who was 16, and had a car, and my mom gave into letting me go on dates with him (probably because he's the only guy that shook her hand and looked her in the eye) ....I'm now 21, and still with that same guy!

Answer 11

I would say 16 ys old to start out as friends having this guy over for dinner and you really need to try to be involved so that they dont feel like they need to sneak , But you should let her go out on her own when you are comfortable with that