Do you think a 6th grader is to young to have a boyfriend. I think it will depend on how mature the person is. What about you what do think????
2007-12-27 01:01:44 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
I remember that stage *lol*....they may say it's a boyfriend...but they're most likely just holding hands...now, letting them go out on dates...not so much a good idea....'cause things have changed since I was little & babies are having babies....
I guess ultimately, it comes down to the kids....if you trust them & they're good kids......then you'll probably let them have a "boyfriend"
2007-12-27 01:13:50 · answer #1 · answered by Tracy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As an elementary teacher and a mother I can say that any 6th grader is too young to have a boyfriend even if they are "mature". Let me explain -- First, concentrating on any one boy will take your mind off other things. Girlfriends, school, etc. In sixth grade you are too young to be narrowing your experiences - you should be exploring all the options open to you. Secondly, IMO, kids are getting sexually active at younger and younger ages (yes I've seen alot) and becoming involved exclusively with one boy at this age only starts the process. No matter what your motives and thoughts are on the subject, for some students, knowing what they should do and doing what they what to do become very blurred. They forget their "no sex" ideas and their libido takes over. And you don't practice safe sex because you think it can't happen to you - and you're too young to have babies. Also, girls mature faster than boys so boys are less apt to concentrate on just one girl unless they can get what they want.
However, 6th graders are not too young to have boys in their circle of friends. IN fact, that's a good idea. Get to know different boys and their personalities. You'll find you have a lot in common with some and not so much with others. You'll be more able to make "mature" decisions and conversation when you are older if you do this.
2007-12-27 01:22:18 · answer #2 · answered by KG 1 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I am in 6th grade and I used to have a huge crush on this kid. One day he asked me out. I said yes, but we dont actually go on dates. We hug each other and go to Main Street together on Fridays. But I think it is fine for a 6th grader to have a boyfriend as long as they don't make out or anything else. Just my opinion!!
2016-11-21 14:57:08 · answer #3 · answered by Kelly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a 5th grader ( girl ) and 6th grader ( boy ) and they have been "going out" with people before... neither are now... they have never seen any of their "ex's" outside of school... so it just depends... and how they view "dating" will greatly depend on the parents... mine know that there is no REAL dating till they are 14 and then only on group dates where parents do the picking up and dropping off.... double dates at 15 and single dating at 17....
2007-12-27 02:51:21 · answer #4 · answered by Jeanette 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I feel they are too young to really have a boyfriend, but if they do the kids need to be watched like a hawk, monitor the child's emotions too. Sometimes getting too attached to one person can be really distracting, and I personally don't think a 6th grader is ready for those "heartfelt" emotions. If you encourage it too much they may think it's okay to one day explore those "sexual" feelings too..so be a hawk!!
2007-12-27 01:35:21 · answer #5 · answered by typerchic34 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree. It depends on how mature they are. I had a boyfriend in the 6th grade, and I was more mature than most of my classmates, and I was able to be trusted.
2007-12-27 01:07:44 · answer #6 · answered by Tanya Lynn 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, they shouldn't, not in the tradtional sense. I think talking to boys on the phone and having group outtings is fine. In 6th grade you are 11/12 and just discovering the opposite sex. It's ok to have guy friends and one guy you enjoy doing things with but never alone.
2007-12-27 05:20:50 · answer #7 · answered by lil_hem_n_va 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no...b/c they're probably only holding hands & maybe trying kissing. I wouldn't worry about it so long as they aren't having sex. A 6th grader is defintely not mature enough for a sexual relationship, but they are at the right age to start getting curious about it
2007-12-27 01:10:43 · answer #8 · answered by autumn 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i think that it does depend on the maturity of the person. But not on an actual going out date wait until the person can drive themselves home
2007-12-27 05:17:42 · answer #9 · answered by chey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. A 6th grader can have boy "friends" but not a kissing relationship. They are too young and immature to know what it's really about.
2007-12-27 01:11:49 · answer #10 · answered by jojotumblin 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I don't think it's a good idea at this age to start having boyfriends. First of all their hormones are raging, and they aren't mature enough to deal with issues that arise with relationships. Kid's this age seem to be very spontaneous too, and may react without thinking, and get themselves into a heap of trouble.
2007-12-27 02:56:20 · answer #11 · answered by karen m 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋