At What Age is Dating Appropriate?

17 to 18, that's going to be my rule.

I think around the age of 14 is good. I had a serious boyfriend when I was 14. Looking back, that probably wasn't a good idea, but I wouldn't have listened to anybody if they told me otherwise. I guess you have to trust your kids to do the right thing when the times comes. I know it is so hard!

I really think it depends upon the majority of the child, some can date at 14 while others should be waiting until at least 16, but 15 is also reasonable in my eyes, after all even if you don't give your approval, they will sneak behind your back if they really want to do it.

either 14 or 15 , but really , doesnt matter what age you think your kids can start dating , they re already exposed to alot more at school lol at least i was when i went to school

As long as my daughter does not start dating until she is 24 years old I will be perfectly happy. Honestly I have an 11 year old son and a 12 year old daughter so the time for them to start dating is not that far off, and I have to say I am not looking forward to that, but I know it will happen. I say they should be at least 15 and they can not go on a car date until they are 16. If I had it my way they would finish college first, but that is not really fair.

I think they should be allowed to have dates at home with me present at 14 or 15. Dates outside of the house, 16. I will insist on meeting the boys no matter what, until they are 18. If they aren't willing to hang out with me and camodad, they aren't gonna date my daughters.

Well, personally from a standpoint I think that at 14 kids need to be able to be given the Freedom to get together in a Date type of situation, but in groups. Let it be a School Dance, or something like that, they need a Chaperone or a group of people who will stick together so they can all be held responsible as well. Then at 16 if a child is mature enough to be responsible to be alone with another person, I feel it is OK for them to date. They just need to be held accountable and a curfew put in place as well. If you learn to start trusting them at this age, then by 18 they are usually ready for the real world and all that is has to offer them as well.

I say 16 or 17, when the parties involved have a job, or can prove responsibility, then they can go on dates. Any sooner than 16 and a parent should be present. Seriously, I did not go on any real dates until I was 16 because my mother wanted me to prove that I was responsible.

Dear friend, I hope age is not a barrier, it depends upon a individual capability to handle the situation of dating more better. Hence I feel age is just secondary but primary is to handle it care, or handle the dating with more mature or without any harm to both sides.

I would think it would depend entirely on the teenager in question! At the end of the day, if your teenager wanted to date at 13 and you didn't think it was appropriate, you would become extremely unpopular! I think sometimes you have to let teenagers try things out and learn by making mistakes. It's all part of growing up, and they will thank you for that freedom when they're grown up!

My parents allowed to me date when I turned sixteen. They laid down the law. I had to be home by 12 midnight. NO EXCEPTIONS. I think that this is a reasonable age so I will pass this along to my kids. I did not turn out too bad.

I think above 18 is the best age both physically and mentally prepared for dating ... But there needs a carefulness mentality for dating apart from the age constraints .. !!

In my opinion, 23 for a man, and above 17 for a woman. Now to me personally, I am against dating although I did date my wife for over 7 years. Strictly speaking, dating is against my religion.

Wow! I guess I will have to think about this. I have 11 year old twin girls. I'd have to say that it depends on the child. My husband on the other hand would say not until after college (LOL) I had to be 16 when I was growing up, but I will have to see. Group dates would be best if any younger than that. I also believe it depends on the age of the person they are dating. That makes me nervous, and you can bet I will try to get as much information about that person as possible. I try to know as much about my girls' friends as possible. In my case, I can always insist on double dating. One more benefit of having twins!

For me the ideal age is 16, because in this stage they are now finish their high school life and going to their college which for them is the time to start searching for their true life ever. But dating is not a good idea for me while they are still studying. It will result them to distruct their study habit.

im 19, i have not went out for date yet...because basically i dont understand wat is meant by dating??is that all going out with a girl for a day...wats special in going out with a girl for a day for a movie...but according to people concern dating starts at the age 14 in united states...this dating leads to lose virginity at the age of 17 or 18...but if u ask me, i will say u cant control dating...the age u prescribed is ok for dating...u cant control them...so its accepted...

I truly agree, when your 14 it's best to group date, and by 15 you can loosen up a bit. I think it's sixteen and above, and for guys like me the best is after you've got your driving license, as you can take your girl around or drive to her house (if she lives far from your house). However earlier exposure to relationships, teaches you a lot of things ( for I started dating when I was 14 ), it makes you understand how a relationship works, the advantages and drawbacks, and so on. As we grow older - from my experience, after 17 - the relationship starts to become more and more serious =). Take care dating and happy mylotting.