When are allowing your child to “date”?

[Anonymous]

If you want to be a happy parent, have an ugly kid.

[Anonymous]

No set age, just age appropriate boundaries. One of my kids had a girlfriend in 7th grade and they talked on the phone and saw each other at school. No solo dates or going to each other’s houses. With his 9th grade girlfriend it was group hangouts or outings. Girlfriend could come over when an adult was home and watch a movie, etc.

My older kid didn’t have solo dates until after he started driving Jr year.

[Anonymous]

My son is 14 and dating with restrictions.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Mine is 13 and just started going on solo dates with a very nice boy! I was not okay with it at first but honestly they will do it behind your back if you don’t “let” them. I know this because I snuck around in middle school plenty.

Because you did doesn’t mean everyone else will. Whore.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Mine is 13 and just started going on solo dates with a very nice boy! I was not okay with it at first but honestly they will do it behind your back if you don’t “let” them. I know this because I snuck around in middle school plenty.

Not true.

Absolutely true.

Middle school after school clubs are make-out sessions.

Really. Even the rocketry club and math counts? Or the Wii club? You are full of sh*t. There is a teacher supervising each club.

[Anonymous]

My 11yo just told us she’s dating lol. It means nothing other than a title at school. No attempt to hang out after school and he doesn’t have a phone so no texting either. I thought I’d be horrified but I’m cool with it. She’s sporty and not usually into boys so I’m kinda surprised.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My son is 14 and dating with restrictions.

What exactly are the restrictions?

[Anonymous]

Our 12 year old isn't interested but others seem to be. As mentioned, 'dating' at that age encompasses talking at school and perhaps texting outside of school.

Just something I noticed: Middle school dances can be a major stressor for kids, and many parents contribute to it, some even pushing or hounding their kids about who they will ask to the dance. Please don't. They are 12. Let them be kids. They should not feel compelled to ask
others at this age, nor should they be made to feel badly about going alone or with friends.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Mine is 13 and just started going on solo dates with a very nice boy! I was not okay with it at first but honestly they will do it behind your back if you don’t “let” them. I know this because I snuck around in middle school plenty.

Not true.

Absolutely true.

Middle school after school clubs are make-out sessions.

And bj sessions for the popular girls

[Anonymous]

“Allow”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Mine is 13 and just started going on solo dates with a very nice boy! I was not okay with it at first but honestly they will do it behind your back if you don’t “let” them. I know this because I snuck around in middle school plenty.

Not true.

Absolutely true.

Middle school after school clubs are make-out sessions.

Really. Even the rocketry club and math counts? Or the Wii club? You are full of sh*t. There is a teacher supervising each club.

They go off to the bathrooms or outside. Not in the classroom holding the club you moron

Kids will always find a way if they want. Teens will always outsmart their parents if they want. Sure, they may get caught but it's worth it to them

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you want to be a happy parent, have an ugly kid.

Because ugly kids never seek validation through sex.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you want to be a happy parent, have an ugly kid.

Because ugly kids never seek validation through sex.

+1, unless y'all's marching bands were better looking or more chaste than mine was.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:“Allow”

This

[Anonymous]

Emotionally healthy teens make decisions that are age and maturity appropriate. Don't impede. Don't promote.