My husband says never, lol. I don't know if I'd allow my daughter to date until at least 16, but who knows. My oldest is only 10.
2007-02-12 21:27:08 · 18 answers · asked by olschoolmom 7 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I'm always afraid to face this subject usually. But I do think the right age to date is 18 or at least they're mature enough to think which is right or wrong! And be responsible for their action.
2007-02-12 22:11:18 · answer #1 · answered by Sportivo 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
16
2007-02-12 23:34:27 · answer #2 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, we can't just put a blanket age on dating. I think you have to know your daughter and wait until she is ready.
I had 5 siblings growing up and my parents gave the blanket age of 16 for dating. One of my sisters was so mature and responsible, she could have dated younger. I on the other hand was not and definitely should have been older, or at least restricted to group dating. She made great choices, I did not.
One thing I did really like that my parents did was they required the guy to ask my Dad. This was great because if someone asked me out that I didn't like, I could just tell my Dad and he said no for me :-). It also helped weed out some of the creeps that I was too immature to recognize.
So, my advice ( and what we plan to do with our children) is to know each one as an individual and make decisions based on that. What if you tell her she can date at 15 and then 15 comes and you see she is totally not ready. In my opinion it is better to wait and see. We have a saying in our home "with responsibility comes privilege".
Bottom line? Know your daughter and decide later based on her maturity.
my opinion,
Mom of 5 with another on the way
2007-02-12 22:36:39 · answer #3 · answered by Momof6 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Typically age 16. However, this would depend on their maturity level. The best thing for the parent and teenager to do is to keep open communication. As parents we not only should protect them and guide them in the right direction but should also be their friend. An open line of communication can go a long way.
2007-02-12 22:33:19 · answer #4 · answered by angela s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nowadays children are dating at 12 and 13 but this is only because they like the satisfation of having a boyfriend or girlfriend and there is no real dates they're just like best friends(they don't even love each other). I would say since kids in my school district learn sex ed in 6th Grade you should talk to her about how she will start liking boys and if she likes any she should just come to you, and that she can come to you for anything. I remember my mom was probley the coolest mom ever! She talked to me about everything. And she never when through my personal stuff. So back to the age, i know it sounds sort of young but 13 and 14 is when you should allow her to "go out" with boys. Not on like a date but like to satisfy her hormones.
2007-02-12 23:30:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
16-17
2007-02-12 21:34:26 · answer #6 · answered by Lily 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I not in any respect had a daughter yet i recognize she would ought to of been older then 16 and that i recognize for a reality my husband would grill any date so not uncomplicated that they in all likelihood would of walked away and not using a date. My husband turned right into a touch a wild boy as a youngster so he's favourite with precisely how youngster boys are or will be in the experience that they imagine the girls mothers and fathers aren't from now on all for understanding the position their daughters are. My mom would not even enable us verify with boy previously age 16 no longer to indicate date one. She turned right into a very real looking individual who grew up not uncomplicated in a ghetto section and knew what the deal is, no longer all flowers and sweet. My sister become enga ged at age 19 to a school guy , a very intense student who become 26, had his personal pastime etc. and she nonetheless had to be homestead on a Friday nighttime through hour of darkness, my mom had to understand the position they were going and maximum circumstances it turned right into a double date. My sister wore a white wedding ceremony gown at her wedding ceremony and deserved to be donning white, she become nonetheless a organic lady even although she fought and cried with our mom each and every of the time about being homestead, checking in at homestead etc. even as relationship. She thanked my mom for being so strict later even as she understood what being married become all about. 14 is purely too youthful to get intense about everybody,why open your toddler as a lot as harm emotions and emotions they're too youthful to regulate at that age. I actual have a son and he did not even date at age 18, late bloomer yet what a relief for us!
2016-11-27 19:47:30 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think 16 is a good age, but maybe a low as 14, depending on the circumstances. Definitely no younger than 14.
2007-02-12 21:39:08 · answer #8 · answered by thatlass 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
4
2007-02-12 21:31:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
I would say 16, thank goodness I have 2 boys, so I don't have to worry about it, but if a girl comes my way someone, she won't be able to date until 16, boys are trouble, I know because I am one :)
2007-02-12 21:36:57 · answer #10 · answered by nystateofmind8989 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Maybe at 16 depending on maturity ,and her behavior. Before dating ,and driving she will have to earn that, such as maintaining her grades , and doing what she is told to do .If the boy calls my house he will get disconnected if he asks "can I speak to ??? He had best ask for me ,then ask for my permission to speak with her, if not he don't ever call back,,. If her grades,and or behavior slips downhill so does the privilege of dating ,and driving as both are privileges.., Not rights
2007-02-12 23:07:30 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋