What is an Appropriate Age for Kids to Start Dating?

I think 16 years old is a good age for kids to have boyfriends/girlfriends. They are old enough to drive so they are old enough to date. By that time they should be old enough to be responsible with their body. Personally, my daughter isn't dating until she is 30.

I think High School is when dating begins. Before that groups only.

I believe the second year in high school is the best age. However, those raging hormones come into play and it could be a tricky situation.

I have kids of my own..and the eldest is already 8years old. But never had it cross in my mind with the dating. Most probably I would cross the bridge when we get there. Cannot say exact age. But I hope later. Haha

Kids should not go on a date alone until they are sixteen and the parents of the girl should meet the guy.

That is quite an interesting topic to think about. Well maturity levels vary from person to person, i.e., kid to kid. So the appropriate age for a kid to start dating may differ. According to me, getting to teenage is a bare minimum.

Kids? No way hahaha! I'm a mother of a 12-year old boy and the truth is I don't mind if he goes out on a date, but it should just be a friendly date. My son is going into an adolescent age but his mentality is still that of a kid. Fortunately, we are open to each other and he tells me almost everything. I'm crossing my fingers.

16 'n i'll not budge!

I had a girlfriend when I was 5. We used to kiss on the playground or in the corner. Then she moved away and I was too sad to kiss again for a long time. Innocent love is fun, but it can be heart breaking if it's deep.

It all depends upon the definition of the terms. Dating or boyfriend mean different things to different people at different ages. My first date was when I was in the 5th grade (10 years old). I went to the formal military academy dinner dance with the boy next door. My second date was the same boy, same event one year later. My third was the same event with his friend, since I was now taller than my neighbor. But I didn't really start "dating" until the 19th grade.

i had my first BF when i was in my senior college, and it was not even real love but a bet among us dabarkads.

@pinkCardigangirl Good question. It's very hard for me to say since I don't have kids of my own so I've never put much thought into but for some reason I want to say 16.

@pinkCardigangirl Your question What do you think is a good age for kids to start having boyfriends and girlfriends? itself has the answer. Kids and boyfriends / girlfriends don't mix for me. I feel teenage is not an age for dating. Teenage is already a time when kids are already going from so many things physical change, growing up, leaving their childhood behind, entering into adulthood, then competitions at school, peer pressure, bullying, studies......geez the list is long. Why put the pressure of a relationship on kids? P. S. @VivaLaDani13 is the culprit! I am innocent.

My mom's rule was 16. I used to think it was stupid and made zero sense why'd she'd say that, but now being a mother myself, and imagining children dating. I see why she had that rule. Kids need to focus on school work, and life ahead of them instead of working about their girlfriend/boyfriend..

A difficult question to answeer, but I strongly feet not less than 16

It's hard to say. Kids get in relationships and then sometimes become parents. I think there has to be a level of maturity. I couldn't date until 17 and not without an adult with us. I didn't like it but I stayed a virgin till I married.

Appropriate age? I guess that depends on the “maturity age”. Chronological age might not be a good gauge. Last two years of high school is probably OK. Not before that. My opinion. But this was my mother's advice and I am glad I followed it. She told me not to get serious about dating while in high school and focus on getting my education. She said wait until I got to college and even then … don't feel compelled to rush into any relationship. She said it was it more important to learn how to be able to take care of myself, with or without a mate. She said to enjoy my youth and my freedom as a single person. But if I wanted to date, don't bother dating somebody who wouldn't be a suitable life partner.

I guess it all depends on what they mean by boyfriend and girlfriend. My 4 year old granddaughter has 3 boyfriends at the moment. I think that we are safe lol! I think that I had to be in high school! lol

I think it depends on how responsible the person is. When my kids were that age, it was high school.

35- And we'll hear no more of it!!