Should parents allow their teenagers (14-15 yrs old) to date?

Answer 1

Just asking for trouble if they do. Not emotionally mature enough to handle the pressures that could come from someone who does not have their best interest in mind, or might get too serious too young. Keep it to groups until they are 16 at least.

Answer 2

First of all it's WRETCHED, second of all she is not mature for her age, she is lucky if she's even had her period for a year. A 19 year old boy is interested in only Sex. Do you think he cares that Miley has a sunburn. They are not in love. A 14 YEAR OLD AND A 19 YEAR OLD HAVE 2 DIFFERENT OPINIONS ON WHAT LOVE IS... Not to mention the 19 year old doesn't even know love... Love is when he knocks that poor girl up, then marries her and makes a life with her for the rest of his wretched pedophile life. Love is taking care of that child so she go to college and better her self so when he does get over his "love" for her she can succeed and not live a shattered life because she got pregnant at 14 and dropped out of school.. this relationship is disgusting and you shouldn't trust a guy that is effing a 14 year old... YUCK. He's not right in the head.

Answer 3

I think it depends on the child & their situation , & level of maturity. It also depends on their definition of dating. In today's day & age there are young girls getting pregnant left & right. There were 4 people in my school pregnant last year & so far this year there are 2, our school is small but full of drama & betrayal. Anyways, I think the child & parent should set down & discuss sex, the importance of a relationship & their religious guidelines, & own personal principals. The parent should say what is acceptable & taboo. I think both the child & parent should be open. That may help, so then they know what is imporatn accepted exc & that may help so that they wont go behind the parents back & have sex just out of spite or anger. So i guess I dont have a straight forward answer do I? lol. Well for soem yes and for others no.

Answer 4

I started dating my first boyfriend when I was 12 and we dated for 4 years so I see no problem with it. It would depend on the maturity level of the teenagers and the age of the person thay are wanting to date. Most teenagers end up with a boyfriend whilst that age at high school so I thnink it would be safer to let them date rather than to ban it and have them rebel against you. They will date whether you let them or not

Answer 5

As a teenager, I'm kind of thinking..yes, but also no. Teenagers do NOT have the proper decision-making abilities adults have - it's a simple fact - nothing rude/improper/wrong about it. Teens aren't "going to date anyways even if you don't let them." The trick is to HELP them with that. Don't go all out and strictly tell them no. Give them a time frame, perhaps when they're more mature (like 16-17), and tell them why. Why's are important - otherwise, it seems like a whimsical, extemperanous decision.

Thanks.

Answer 6

My parents do and it's working well for me.

On the other hand, it really depends on the kind of kids that are around and how you define date. I'm around a lot of really great kids all the time and I just do G-rated stuff with my boyfriend. Movies, cuddling, occasional play, video games, read together.

Also at some point they're going to like who they like, so set boundaries. You have to be home by 8 or you can't see him after school. He has to come over for dinner sometimes. You can't be exclusively with each other. If you do that, that will be fine.

If you suspect you have a really horny kid or don't trust the other kids, then I'd say no.

But it really mostly depends on the kid

Answer 7

Yes let them experience things now because if you keep them couped up in the house when they get older especially in college they will go crazy cause Mom and Dad can not tell them what to do. If you start just letting them get out now, you show that you trust them and that they are responsible also you are having faith in your own guidannce as a parent. Just set rules like, your curfew is 10:00pm that means if they want to go tothe movies they have to go to the 7:00pm Tell them that you have to know at least the parents phone number or give you a number where you can be reached at all times. I think that it is fine. Trust them because at this time thier popularity is so important to them and it will damage thier ego if you just say no especially if they really like the other person.

Answer 8

Yes...at 15 there are dances and events at school....dating is awkward as hell so set good limits. At 14, it would really depend on the maturity of the kid (for instance if they are the youngest in their class because they started school at 4). For the most part, I wouldn't give them more than an hour or so alone.....it gives you privileges for them to earn while letting them have some space.....its also good practice for lots of information....start the dialogue now so that its comfortable for them to tell you who, what, where, when , etc. I use the 12 and 12 rule.....everyone has to call me at Midnight and noon....no matter where they are going...its kind of hard to forget....

Answer 9

I wont be letting my daughters date till they are 16. There really is no need for little kids to date. They are fine to have friends of the opposite sex but yeah they can wait till they are a little more mature before being faced with the problems and pressures of having a boyfriend.
But it also depends on the maturity of the individual child as well.

Answer 10

I'd say under supervised circumstances. In this day and time, you can't drop your teens off anywhere because its not safe and alot more teens are having sex earlier. I'd would allow dates at your house or offer to take them somewhere together or something like that until they get older. Having communication with the other parents and getting to know their house rules also helps incase your teen goes to the other person's house.