At what age would you allow your daughter or son to starting dating...**kissing,holding hands** ...Just curious! Best answer recieves 10 points!
2007-03-14 16:06:20 · 17 answers · asked by ღ♥♥ღ 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
around 13-14 for "innocent" dating
15-16 for serious dating
18 and out of high school - sex (as long as it's not casual)
2007-03-14 19:44:07 · answer #1 · answered by The_Pink_One 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh dear! I could barely handle it when my girls were 17 and dating! My son was no better at 17, he had a disturbing interest in a 14 year old for awhile. Nearly pulled my hair out.
Parents have to be reasonable. I had a serious boyfriend and first kiss in junior high school around 13. All my mom ever said was, "I'm concerned that you're spending too much time with that boy. Do you know what I mean?" She gave me a look. I took it to mean she was concerned about me having sex. I assured her that was the last thing on my mind.
I think 15 is a good age for dating and okay to be a little serious.
2007-03-15 01:03:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say 16 for both my son and daughter, kissing and holding hands, I believe in chaperone's when they first start dating and I think that they should do things with the family so that you can get to know the boy/girl that they are dating. When they get a little serious have a talk with both of them and let them know the house rules and the expectations
2007-03-14 16:17:37 · answer #3 · answered by Rosie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think there are different levels of "boyfriends" and "girlfriends".
When you are in grade 6,7 or 8 it is fine for a couple to be in school dating (where they hold hands at recess, kiss a few times-- you know what I am talking about).
When you hit grade 9, it is fine to start dating periodically (mostly in school, but to the movies once in awhile).
By grade 10 you should be able to date like a normal couple (to the movies every weekend, each others house ((but not in the bedrooms or a room with a closed door!!)), etc).
2007-03-15 01:58:09 · answer #4 · answered by bpbjess 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would say 16 to start dating. Kissing is fairly harmless as long as that's as far as it's going. Holding hands also harmless. I personally don't think I would want my children having sex before the age of 18 but there really isn't much you can do to stop them if that's what they decide that they want to do. I would make sure your child is well educated about sex so that when he/she does decide to have sex they know how to be careful and safe about it and hopefully when the time comes they will be responsibe and make the right decision.
2007-03-14 16:28:07 · answer #5 · answered by Maddie's Mommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will not allow my son's ( who are 3 and 2 months by the way) to date until they are 16. In fact I will not allow them to do anything by them selves until that age. That rule worked for me it will work for my kids!
2007-03-15 03:48:32 · answer #6 · answered by LITTLE 1 :o) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in general...16 even though most of us had our *group* dates before that. but i dont even think i was as ready as i thought i was...but it seems kids are starting earlier and earlier, just make sure you have an open and very communicative relationship so you can readily help them along.my mom got freaked out if i kissed a boy-even at 17-18, but hey i didnt have sex till 19 and thats better than most now days!
2007-03-14 17:42:58 · answer #7 · answered by bluejeanwifey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what kind of kiss. I mean they get those in first grade. I had my first date at 13 and it was perfectly innocent. I would say maybe 15 or 16 for a kiss...they will be kissing anyway...as for sex...I believe people should wait until marriage for that one. However, I would say she should wait until she is old enough to suffer the worst case scenerio consequences.
2007-03-14 19:01:37 · answer #8 · answered by my_own_frog 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
whenever you as a parent feel they're ready. each child is different, don't be too hard on them or they'll be going behind you're back and making all kinds of bad decisions. make yourself a person they can come to, and pretty soon you'll be the first to know if someone asks them out, or wants to kiss them. if you're not aproachable you're child will feel he/she has to sneak around behind you're back. this may lead to run ins with the police or more serious issues. don't keep you're kid on a leash until they reach a certain age. slowly losen you're grip on them as they mature. don't set a limit for them, let them set it themselves with they're actions and they're maturity.
2007-03-14 16:54:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No younger than 15. If you let them have the freedom at an earlier age by the time they are 15 theyll think sex is ok. if you prolong it to 15 theyll have sex at 18.
2007-03-14 16:41:04 · answer #10 · answered by JUDAS RAGE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋