Personally, I'm against it because I find it pointless and distracting. Too many people led by their hormones.
What do you think?
2007-03-02 17:49:08 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
I agree with those who say that it is not pointless if you are mature enough to not do any stupid stuff but honestly, what is that, like 3% of the high school population? I'm 16 and I don't even feel that I myself can be ready to date now. I have dealt with too many of my friends crying their eyes out because "so-and-so broke with me" and I'd rather not deal with that for now.
And for those who say to date for the "experience". Since when did that have to be in high school? I have my whole life to gain the "experience I need in the dating world".
High school is stressful as it is and I'd much rather spend a weekend hanging out with my friends than going on a date and worrying about how you look and act and wondering if "so-and-so really loves me or not".
Just my opinion :)
2007-03-02 18:14:10 · update #1
High School Dating (hi-skool da8t-in)See also young love-
Practice for how to handle future obstacles and how to treat a person when true love comes along when your older.
-NmD!
2007-03-02 17:52:36 · answer #1 · answered by NoMaD! 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am a fortytwo year old mother. I disagree with you. I think dating in highschool is a fun social normal part of growing up. Boys and girls at the highschool age are exploring their feelings for one another, and learning how to deal with first time loves. There are some boys and girls that are simply not ready for dating, and do not have the interest, and that's ok too; however those kids that are not dating are often not popular or attractive enough to have the opportunity to date, and that is unfortunate. Those kids will date later on in life. You were right when you said hormones run high with highschoolers, but as long as kids get good guidance and have good morals they will be able to handle dating just like people have done for many years before them.
2007-03-02 18:01:08 · answer #2 · answered by Cynthia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok, people who don't date in high school will have relationship problems for the rest of their life. They might not get their first kiss until they're in college, and by then most of their friends will have lost their virginity. They'll end up skipping all the fun and going straight to sleeping with someone, or they'll end up as a 40 year old virgin and have a movie made about them and their sad life. High School teaches us about intimacy and it's the only kind of "sweet" dating you'll be able to do before adulthood when you are never committed to one person unless you say so or get married. You also miss all the drama and don't learn how to properly deal with rejection, getting dumped, cheated on etc etc. High School dating is only for people who have emotions and care about the rest of their life! If you're not one of them, then go crawl into an antisocial hole and live there for the rest of your life...or you could just not LIVE in there.
2007-03-02 17:56:52 · answer #3 · answered by Bambi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it seems that you arent ready for any relationship. You are 16 and you do have a life to live. Do what you want and if you would rather hang with your friends then hey less drama for yourself in the guy part. I met my boyfriend in highschool in my freshman year and we are still dating 3 years later. Relationships in highschool are for some people but not all. Focus on school and get far in life if you decide to love it will come along.
2007-03-02 18:19:35 · answer #4 · answered by sweetbritt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Parents are unreasonable and living in their own little world. I mean sure, your kids used to be children, but after puberty that is no longer the case. In high school the vast majority of teens are adults biologically. Of course they'll be interested in in dating and sex. They just need to be educated about STDs and pregnancy, be responsible for their actions, learn to be adults... because that's what they are! I think some people have forgotten that not too long ago the average age to get married was somewhere around high school/teenage years. 18 or 21 isn't some magical age where you just grow up and become responsible.
I also think the drinking age in America is absolutely ridiculous, but that's another story.
2007-03-02 18:08:12 · answer #5 · answered by Ash 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on why you start dating the people you date in high school. I know some people just want to date the cute guy or girl in high school and that I think is pointless but if you start dating someone because you've gotten to know the person and really like them then i dont see the problem.
As for me I married my high school sweetheart and we've been happly married for 2 years and now have a little girl.
2007-03-02 18:06:27 · answer #6 · answered by tepitodf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a father of 2 teenagers and yes it is very distracting pointless maybe. But I totally agree the Harmones are extremely active at that age. Unfortunately my son came across a girl who thought hanging out was having sex. Her mother warned me she was sexually active but she didn't realize that it was at a dangerous level meaning STD's or pregnancy. She had 1 female friend once all her friends are guys so meaning she had 1 female friend she had tried same sex, sex. I told her mother she needed serious counseling. Now My daughter is 14 and she is wanting to date. She sneaks out the whole 9 yards. Fortunately her idea of a guy friend is wtching movies and eating junk food.
2007-03-02 17:59:54 · answer #7 · answered by mikef1234 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I married my hs sweetheart, among many others i know. I think its distracting if its not serious, and just people lookin around for fun and sex. But when it is serious, it could give you many fond memories of your first love and can lead to a future together beyond high school. It all depends on an individuals maturity in a relationship
2007-03-02 17:55:31 · answer #8 · answered by Susie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi, i like your question Girl!!
OK, so I'm OK with it because I'm 19 and i met my boyfriend in high school, we been together for 3 years 4 months now. i understand where you coming from with the hormones subject. it all depend on the couple really! if they are smart enough to know what they are doing and not be stupid and get pregnant, and they have to stay in track w/ school work.
high school is stressful is nice to now that you have someone spacial to help you get through it. a relationship is also stressful, but they just have know how to handle the situation.
as things happen you get more mature and learn how to do thing and write from wrong.
we bouth graduated, and no kids for now!! :) :) :)
2007-03-02 18:00:53 · answer #9 · answered by muchacha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the people. Its okay for some, who are actualy looking for a relationship with chances of becoming serious, though there aren't many of these people. Its not okay for those who date others just for the weekend and then leave them with a broken heart on monday.
As i said, it depends on the people. If it's people who are immature and allow themselves to get distracted, then its definitely not for them. If they can handle both school and dating at the same time, then why not?
It might be a distraction, sure, but if you never try it now, you will be even more pressured to do so later, and to catch up with others, when its actualy time to act more mature. .......im sure you get my point.
Bottom Line:
Everyone deserves at least a try.
2007-03-02 17:50:58 · answer #10 · answered by nerveserver 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋