2006-11-23 08:26:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
Yes there's nothing wrong with that... when I was in eighth grade.. I was messin around with a senior too. BUt we never went out... age aint nothin but a number.. it doesnt matter as long as you really like him...
2006-11-23 08:32:10 · answer #1 · answered by YoMoMMa 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is not a good idea, and if you are asking the question I suspect you also think it is not a good idea. Even though the difference in years is only 4, the difference in maturity is huge. Also, the eighth grader is maybe 13 years old - still a child, while the twelfth grader is probably 17 or almost 18 - pretty much a young adult. The 12th grader could get in serious trouble and the eighth grader isn't mature enough to even make a responsible decision about this issue. The 12th grader should have enough sense to run away!!
2006-11-23 16:35:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is generally not a good idea. I know nothing about the specific instance you are speaking of though.
If there is such an 8th grader and 12th grader who genuinely care for each other, and want to spend time with each other, adults will have to help these two learn appropriate boundaries. First, this relationship can not be a romantic one. I would encourage the 12th grade student to consider dating within his or her own peer group for the time being. 4 years is a big difference at this age, with very different rights and responsibilities. It should also be noted that 13 is not an age of consent in this country and there are very serious legal ramifications associated with this.
As for the 8th grade student. He or she may feel they have the right to date whomever they choose, but the reality is that they do not. It is a privelege that comes with maturity, age, and responsibility. Although he or she may not want to hear this from their parents, I hope there is another trusted mature person in their life who can help them understand this. Perhaps that mature person could even be the 12th grader.
2006-11-23 20:09:02 · answer #3 · answered by 2golightly 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No I don't Think so. In 8Th grade you are just learning about how to handle guys etc. A senior who dates an 8Th grader to me would be a loser or a kid with problems. I would wonder why he couldn't find someone to date in high school more his own age.
My daughter had a 10:00pm curfew in 8th grade I imagine you do too. But does the 12th grader? doubt it! My daughter wasn't allowed to date when she was 13.
Sorry but I wouldn't trust this guy. Something isn't right when you have to look for eighth graders to date when you're a senior.
2006-11-23 16:50:40 · answer #4 · answered by ????? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not a good idea. At this stage of your life the differences are much too great for this to be a good match. If you were 24 and 28 the difference would be insignificant. Life experience and maturity make a huge difference. Think of the things the 2 of you do not share or have in common yet. My advice is to find someone closer to your age.
2006-11-23 16:40:17 · answer #5 · answered by dkrgrand 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as they like eachother its fine! you hear of people wth people 20 years older than them.. why should 4 years be a problem?
2006-11-23 17:28:34 · answer #6 · answered by miss_dippy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋