13 yr old going out with a 16 yr old?

Question

Is that weird? Do you approve of that? Its only a 3 year age difference and what if they are mature about it?

Answer 1

Thirteen year olds have no business going out on dates period. Now if you are going to school or church functions, that is different. The age difference does not bother me as much as your age in general. Wait a couple more years.

Answer 2

How can a 13 year old be mature about dating? The 16 year old has been a "teen" for over 3 years now. Age would not matter when the playing field is on equal ground, like after 30 years old. Both adults have had some experience in the single and dating world, hopefully they both know what they are looking for in relationships and in partners. What would a 13year old and a 16year old have in common? Other than over reacting harmones - if even that? The 13year old just stepped over the threshold of being a child. It is like having a 3 year old in love with a new born. The younger the couple the more critical age differences make. If you are a 13 year old asking this question, please talk to your parents about this issue. It is very important to listen to what they have to say.

Answer 3

well i think that the age difference is a problem cause most 13 yr olds are like in the 8th grade and a 16 yr old is in the 10th or maybe even 11th high schoolers want way more then middle schoolers ones looking for most likely sex the other just a stable relationship so if you dont want to be a grandparent at an early age say something cause when you here those words

If you have a son: ( name here) is pregnant

OR

If you have a daughter: I'm pregnant

you can't get mad cause you always had that gut feeling something was to go wrong

Answer 4

well, in my opinion, 13 is too young to date. 16 is the right age to start dating, but not seriously. even if you are mature for being 13 years old, its still not a good idea. when i think of being 13, i think of sleepovers with friends, going to the mall, and focusing on doing good in school, and mabye an interest in boys, but not seriously dating. at 13, i think a few group dates would be fine, as long as it dosent get serious. a 3 year age gap may not seem like much, but sometimes it can be more than you expected. just be careful, and make sure your parents approve.

Answer 5

I would have to say that I disapprove of it. At 16 years old, most boys are thinking of sex. Age is only a number, but at certain ages, it's disaster. When you and your partner are over the age of 20, the range doesn't matter, but under 20, you don't really want the difference to be more than 2 years apart. The maturity level is far greater. Besides, I think 13 is too young to be dating anyway. This girl should be having fun with her girlfriends, shopping, sports, etc. Boys are usually kept as boyfriends at school, and most of your 16 year old boys don't want to be hanging out with younger kids.

Answer 6

The age gap between 13 and 16 may only be 3 years in time but in maturity it's HUGE.

Answer 7

No NO NO!!! That's too much of an age difference at that stage of life, and a 13 year old should NOT be going on one-on-one dates with ANYONE! If they are always in a group situation, it would be OK, but I question why a 16 year old would want to be in a relationship with a 13 year old.

Answer 8

I would think that it might not be such a good decision because 16 year olds have so much more stimulatation for ex then a 13 year old and they are also more sexually mature.
On the otherhand if the thirteen year old is mature enough and has the comprehension to be able to handle a sixteen year and be able to say no to someone older if things get to far then go ahead.

Answer 9

I was in the same situation with my daughter last summer and would HIGHLY recommend that you do NOT let them date. It is only going to be trouble!!!! You may think they are "mature" about it, but the fact is, is that a 13 year old has no way to make rational "adult" decisions and the boy is looking to get sex!! That is allllll they think about at that age. SO the answer is NO.......I would not approve of that! You must be one of the kids asking this question and if that's the case ~ you probably think you know it all. so you wont' understand. You are just looking for trouble! BIG TROUBLE!!!! Good Luck and don't get prego!!!!! 13 year olds don't make good moms!

Answer 10

I think its a little weird. I'm not so sure if I approve or not...but if they are mature about it, maybe it could work. If you are the parent of the 13 year old, you should probably meet the 16 year old, and see what he/she is like [I don't know if the girl is the 16 year old...but I'm assuming the guy is] Hopefully, its not a bad situation!