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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]They go all three of them, of course. This is how it's done these days. There are much fewer formal dates in high school than there were a generation ago. Now it's very fluid, it's friend groups and would-be romantic partners thrown in, and people get added in at the last minute. He can go to the friend's house right before the event, or he'll just meet them there. And no, don't make it contingent on bringing someone else. That's mean.

No, she's not too young for dating. My God, please don't age yourself. "Dating" at 14 can just mean they do things together, maybe even without holding hands or kissing. But in their minds, they're "dating". And then you get some 12 year olds having sex, as the other end of the spectrum... You can have anything and everything at that age. But don't tell your daughter "your" definition of dating, please. She'll laugh in your face.

Moral: there are no formal rules for Homecoming or any other event, even Prom. Teens hang out together. That's all.[/quote]
I disagree. At 14 some girls are going they guys, but I’m encouraging friendships at this age, over boys. None of my daughter’s friends have boyfriends, and I honestly think it’s great.

In a world where, as you said, kids are having sex at 12, I find it refreshing. [/quote]

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