Parents...would you let your kid date at age 15?

Question

It's like right between 14 and 16. While 14 still might be too young, 16 seems kinda late to think about having a boy or girlfriend. What is your view on the issue of teenage dating? If you already don't know the majority of teens these days are not in relationships. Why? Fear of rejection and feelings of insecurity brought about by mass media. So...the question is would you let your kid date at age 15? Would you let them know this ahead of time or wait until the issue arises, then talk about it then?

Sometimes parents make rules just because? Age isn't an important factor when you take into account level of maturity. Parents say 16 because they try to prolong their kids beginning to date; the idea of their teenager being in a realtionship is uncomfortable to them. I mean 15 is a perfect age.

What peer pressure? Shouldn't parents be able to trust their kids? If you keep an open communication with your kids than things will be alright. I guess if depends on the child and what kind of individual he or she is. A lot of television shows that teens and pre-teens watch these days teach many lessons of life: loyalty, friendship, defiance, gambling, integrity, honesty, opennesss, taking risks, spontaneous actions, fears, etc. "One Tree Hill" on the CW is a very good example. It's the best show ever. I been watching it for four years.

Answer 1

They can date when their old enough to get married. Any dating before that is a waste and most likely will end in heartbreak. They can be around the opposite sex in a group setting w/ other mature adults but no one-on-one till their eighteen. Nowadays a lot of people take dating lightly. I can only hope they have a proper view of dating. Someone once told me "Just because they've been on the earth eighteen years doesn't mean they've been single for eighteen years" they need time to mature and get to know themselves. So hopefully my kids want marry right away but if they do I'll love them anyways.

Answer 2

Group dates 10-13 One one Dates 14/15

Answer 3

I am a 15 year old boy, and I have never had a relationship go somewhere wrong because my parents have always known about it, and they have set boundaries that I do NOT cross. The reason I don't cross them is that my parents threaten to take away things that I hold most dear, such as Football, Band, ect. I am a very responsible young man, have all A's and make $1,400 a week, at a job I have had for a year and a half. My girlfriend is the same age as me, and I have a drivers license. We go to the movies every Friday, and have a great time. I have her home by 8:30 at the latest, every time and have not even kissed her. You mean to tell me that I should not be able to do that? And the funny thing is, she is the world to me... and we have been lifelong friends. My parents don't get along with her parents because they are atheists, and my dad is a pastor. We have talks all the time about how we can get our families to I don't know... like each other. Her parents trust me as much as my own, but don't like that I am a Christian. Especially because I brought their daughter to church, and she got saved. But she loves me as much as I love her, and comes to every one of my football games. I believe, even as a Christian, that 15 is a good age to begin to date, if both parents are completely aware of it. You want your parents on your side when it comes to dating.

Answer 4

I think that 15 is an appropriate age to start dating...though it is most likely a good idea for parents to get a basic idea of who their children are dating. It's important that their child's well-being come first!
15 is a good age because most teens are beginning to become fully responsible and mature at this age. Even if you trust your child with your life, you should still take caution and make sure he/she is around the right person.
I have been allowed to date for awhile...ever since about grade six, and I would have never wanted to date before that (dating wasn't on my mind in grades 4 and 5; I had more important things to do!) My parents trust me and think I am responsible so I have no reason why dating should not be an option.

Answer 5

I personally never understood the idea behind parents saying “No, you can’t date”.

At age 15, you have had LONG enough to explain all about sex, the dangers, and the benefits of abstinence. The moment they are old enough to be dropped of at a Mall, they are old enough to have a secret boyfriend pick them up there and return them in two hours, where you would have no clue.

My advice is to let her date, but lay out the rules. You are not to be inside this house or his house with out parents there. Bedroom doors stay open. If the boy drives, you are home by dark. Teach her that respect and responsibility will get her the things she wants.

Answer 6

NO NO NO NO NO! 15 is way too young. at that age kids should be focusing on school and friends.
The way the world is these days,well most 15 year old boys goal's arent holding the girls hands but getting much further. back then teenagers were more respectful and waited till marriage to engage in sexual activities. Now these days teenagers are under educated about sexual consequences and teens are now more sexually active then ever. Hold it off until at least 17 youll be glad you did. a teens idea of dating isnt going to movies and talking on the phone,things have changed and there is a lot more peer pressure than ever.

Answer 7

Sorry to tell you this but if your kid wants to date and you don't let them they are going to do it anyway. I would let my child date to a certain extent. I don't think I would let them go out on dates or anything that's to young but to have them come over to the house to visit or whatever that's fine just as long as there is a adult home. I would talk about it ahead of time because if you don't they will do it behind your back regardless. Better to get it out in the open it will save alot of hassle later

Answer 8

I would say 15, since at that age you are getting more responsible, and you need more responsibility. I started dating at 14 (I am now 15), but I never took anything seriously. SO for a mature level, I would say 15. And I would talk about what they are getting into before you let them date.

Answer 9

no one can tell you what is right for YOUR children...only you know that.....but i think that kids can date around the ages of 14-16........i started dating when i was 15 and nothing bad every happened to me....as long as they are mature and responsible enough to understand what dating is and how to handle themselves in a proper manner and they are well educated about everything that comes with having a boyfriend or girlfriend....but in the end it is up to you and you child to determine when the right time is.

Answer 10

It depends on the maturity of your child. My son is 17 and he has many girl and boy friends who go out in a group and have done so for the last couple of years. None of them are couples. I think 15 is okay for dating it depends on where they are going and what time they are staying out to.