2007-11-27 06:06:17 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Yes, if you dont he will rebell against you and probably lie and do it anyways. if you let him at least you will be more involved in his life and be able to meet the girl and they can hangout at your house rather then somewhere, where you cant see them or know what they are doing. Plus he is 17 not 13., so its time!
2007-11-27 06:09:29 · answer #1 · answered by brina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, definitely. Most teenager are dating way before age 17 these days. If you don't allow him to date (I suggest group dates only), he may resent you if he gets teased about it at school. You have to trust him and keep the doors of communication open. Let him know you are there for him if he has any questions and that he won't get in trouble and he doesn't have to be embarrassed to ask personal questions. Sending him on group dates leaves less of a chance of anything sexual happening, and don't be afraid to talk to him about sex and the consequences that can come along with it. Talk to him about safe sex, too, and let him know that even "safe" sex isn't always safe. Good luck. I know it must be hard seeing your son growing into a young adult.
2007-11-27 08:30:57 · answer #2 · answered by brookeandjohn05 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you restrict him from dating, he may end up feeling abnormal when he's 18 and all his peers are having or have had relationships. The longer you leave it, the harder it will be for him to recover. You should let him date.
OK, now I'm pissed off about what Keevelish said. "Dating is for finding your spouse. Children do not date." If he's not allowed to date, it's going to destroy his confidence. You DON'T want your son to end up in a situation where he's starting university and hasn't dated yet. He'll be in a small minority, and you'll have given all the other kids a head start over him. This won't be good for when he tries to find a girlfriend.
2007-11-27 06:09:45 · answer #3 · answered by Ash 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! Children need to learn how to interact with people, deal with the ups and downs of a relationship instead of simply jumping into marriage without having acquired skills needed to manage a good relationship.
My cousin is a good example of someone who should have been allowed to date when younger. She never had a boyfriend and one day met this one guy, decided to marry him, and in a matter of days the marriage went down the drain. It is shocking to see her not been able to handle a relationship, or know what to do and not to do/say. It sometimes feels as if you are dealing with a child still.
2007-11-27 06:12:46 · answer #4 · answered by shade2373 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I'm not a mother yet but if I was one I would want to meet the lady Frost and tell the young gentleman I can go out for a date but bring the lady back in time before here curfew is up.
2007-11-27 06:10:31 · answer #5 · answered by andrea0428@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. He is 17 years old.
2007-11-27 06:08:28 · answer #6 · answered by Madison 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-11-27 06:09:07 · answer #7 · answered by JOHN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on a lot of factors. Like how mature and responsible he is and if he gets good grades or not and can keep his priorities straight; also if he knows right from wrong like knowing how to treat a girl and knowing that sex isn't right unitl marriage. That's a good age though.
2007-11-27 06:09:12 · answer #8 · answered by Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄ƷAℓεx & Aаяöи have my ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course. I was, as were most of my friends, allowed to date at the age of 16 and even before that we were allowed to go to group functions with our boyfriend (like the bowling alley with other friends or a bonfire or school dance).
2007-11-27 11:14:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea of course he's growing up into a man and you've got to let him have his freedom least this way hes not doing it behind your back and you can advise on where to take the girl. Just think back to when you were 17.
2007-11-27 06:10:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋