By GG_shopper
on Feb 17, 2012  

I think group dating is fine until around 18 or when they finish high school. Then they can begin dating, carefully. I know I'm older than most of you and might be considered old fashioned. But its a very wild and scary world out there now and there is much, too much, available and condoned that is simply not good for a child to be tempted by. Peers and dates can push a kid over the edge in behavior that is quickly over by the results of said behavior stay with them for a lifetime.

By localceleb
on Feb 17, 2012  

My choice was 16-17 but it also depends on the individual child. Some children are extremely immature at this age.

By localceleb
on Feb 17, 2012  

My choice was 16-17 but it also depends on the individual child. Some children are extremely immature at this age.

By superbean
on Feb 18, 2012  

Communicating with and educating your child makes all the difference. The more restrictions you place on your child, the more appealing they become. Although it is hard to "let go" and watch your child date, you should be proud they have the common sense to make the right decisions based on what you as a parent have enabled them with.

By catclan
on Feb 18, 2012  

i have a 13, 11, and 7 yr old and I say 16, but hopefully I can stick to it. they have no interest in the opposite sex yet, so thank God.

By rocky08055
on Feb 18, 2012  

My kids are in their late 20's. I selected 14-15. At that age they are not able to drive so Mom and Dad can chaperone to and from the movies/mall/school dance. This gives them a chance to get their feet wet when dealing with the opposite sex, but helps keep physical activity to a minimum. However, there is the concern of them continuing to date into their late teens when they will feel pressure to "take the relationship further".

By brandisweet03
on Feb 19, 2012  

with all the teen pregnancy problems, i think letting teens dae at to early of an age only promotes this problem. let them be kids and enjoy their childhood. they have years of self responsibility ahead of them

By scrappingsteph
on Feb 20, 2012  

I started dating around age 14/15, it was 9th grade. But it was never anything more than group dates/get-togethers. I had my first real relationship at 16. But I truelly think its up to each individual child and they person they want to date/hang out with