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What Age Do You Think Kids Should Start Dating?

24 April 2009 1,210 views 31 Comments

A lot of kids I know that are my age dating , and I am in 7th grade, even some of my friends. One friend is in sort of an off and on thing, but to me, it seems sort of young to start dating. What do you think?

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  • der_gros said:

    My daughter? 40.

    # 24 April 2009 at 5:24 am
  • Mercy C said:

    What is your definition of dating? At your age it’s normal to develop crushes on others and even to take the next step and go on “dates.” Definition of dates being, going to movies alone or in a group of friends. Some may even give each other the title of girlfriend or boyfriend and perhaps eat lunch together at school and show public displays of affection such as hand holding, hugging, kissing and etc. On the more innocent end of the spectrum, playful flirting is normal.
    Personally, I think 7th grade is a bit young to start the physical interaction. However, 7th grade is not too young to realize you have crushes and maybe pursuing a closer friendship with the object of your affection.
    By highschool some kids are mature enough to handle a real, meaningful relationship. Other kids just like the idea of having a bf or gf. Other kids seem to find affirmation and self-worth by being in a relationship and having someone ‘like/love’ them. Lots of people think that just because you like someone and they like you back, that’s a solid reason to start ‘dating’ or go into a serious relationship.
    Unfortunately there is no hard and fast rule on the correct age to start dating. Hopefully you will be mature enough to wait and only go into a relationship for the good reason with a good person who is not only cute and smart, but kind and loving as well.

    # 24 April 2009 at 5:24 am
  • ???????_ said:

    I understand what you mean completely. We have years to date. Why do we have to start right now?! I guess most kids, including me, get curious and that’s why they start dating so early. Even though they may not be ready, they just want to have fun and try having a boyfriend or girlfriend. Most kids these days do start dating early, but it really is a personal thing on whether someone is ready to date or not.

    # 24 April 2009 at 5:24 am
  • Yousif S said:

    hahah i Think Kids shouldn’t date because they are one day gonna realize that no one ever ment anything and none of the dating for kids is serious or needed. So Should be around like 18 or in college when they should start dating because thats when they are actually looking for a wife or a husband

    # 24 April 2009 at 5:24 am
  • Blue Streak said:

    When they can afford a home and theres so much more that goes with it.
    Plus, if someone is going to date then that person should be the one that their going to spend the rest of their life with. If not then don’t date the person.

    # 24 April 2009 at 5:24 am
  • myway said:

    I started dating someone in grade 6 and we lasted until grade 8. We still talk sometimes and we’re always interested to see each other (just to a movie or lunch). Obviously at that age you’re not serious, everyone matures differently, I would say in your later years of high school.

    # 24 April 2009 at 5:24 am
  • Graco Baby Gear said:

    I think it is not the matter about the age.It is about when you can take responsibility of each other or it it the age when you can perform your promise

    # 24 April 2009 at 5:24 am
  • Wish Upon a Shooting Star said:

    I think 16 because you get to start driving then so if you can drive you can date.
    The problem with kids starting to date so young is that they think they’re little adults when they’re not and end up having sex far too young which is not okay.

    # 24 April 2009 at 5:24 am
  • ? mommy snuggie ? said:

    i say 17 cause that is when i started dating but i would not recommend it because i had no idea what the heck i was doing. it’s best to wait until you’re older.

    # 24 April 2009 at 5:24 am
  • Biometric Door Locks said:

    a lot of kids are dating in my grade, and i am a sophomore in high school and i am still not allowed to date.

    # 24 April 2009 at 5:24 am
  • J. [DOT] said:

    you mean having a girlfriend/boyfriend.
    ‘dating’ is literally going out to dinner or somewhere.
    idk.
    whatever age theyre responsible to.

    # 24 April 2009 at 5:24 am
  • ?Hot Guy®™© said:

    Sooner the better. If you can date with maturity, start at any age you are comfortable with.

    # 24 April 2009 at 5:24 am
  • Innowen said:

    16. The kid(s) may have a job and some money and a car to go out and actually do something. 13 year old kids dating? LOL. The peer pressure must be horrible. I’m glad I’m not a teenager!

    # 24 April 2009 at 5:24 am
  • ?LeT tHe MuSiC PlAy? said:

    I’m in 8th grade. It starts around our age. I think its a good age to start. Were not totally in love, but it makes you feel fit in. It’s weird.

    # 24 April 2009 at 5:24 am
  • milton b said:

    If by dating you mean serious boyfriend-girlfriend stuff then I say twenty-five. If you mean going out for fun then it will depend on how mature the kid is.

    # 24 April 2009 at 5:24 am
  • ???? said:

    17.
    I think many young teens are trying to seem “cool” to their friends, but they don’t realize dating, has more than just being cool.

    # 24 April 2009 at 5:24 am
  • Nez said:

    i would say 14 1/2 to 15 because usually if u start dating so you u believe your in love and lose your virginity faster and thats not a good thing,

    # 24 April 2009 at 5:24 am
  • P.L said:

    My friend and I agree. There is no way you can be mature enough to really love that person, at that age.

    # 24 April 2009 at 5:24 am
  • Julie said:

    it could be anywhere 12+ depending on the guy/girl’s additude that’s what i think

    # 24 April 2009 at 5:24 am
  • Mariana Makes Art said:

    If they’re smart about it, they’ll never start dating.

    # 24 April 2009 at 5:24 am
  • Vegatarians have more fun:) said:

    13 but not a seirous relationship until ur about 15 or 16

    # 24 April 2009 at 5:24 am
  • chick magnet said:

    I think 12/13 because thats when i got really interested in girls

    # 24 April 2009 at 5:24 am
  • ?Verhasste Beere? said:

    6 is great. I like 6.

    # 24 April 2009 at 5:24 am
  • BOONI3$ said:

    16

    # 24 April 2009 at 5:24 am
  • Elicia C said:

    16

    # 24 April 2009 at 5:24 am
  • J lV said:

    18

    # 24 April 2009 at 5:24 am
  • lace said:

    13

    # 24 April 2009 at 5:24 am
  • kristen said:

    14

    # 24 April 2009 at 5:24 am
  • Indycar Girl said:

    14

    # 24 April 2009 at 5:24 am
  • Tracy s said:

    16

    # 24 April 2009 at 5:24 am
  • gshelton said:

    13

    # 24 April 2009 at 5:24 am

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