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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why are folks so concerned about this.  They are still in HS and teens.  They have their whole twenties to figure out romantic relationships.  If this is different from your experience in HS, that’s fine.  But there is no law that’s says folks must have so many dates under their belt by 18.  Encourage them to hang out with people and get to know new people when the occasion arises.  The key is making sure they gain confidence and social skills.  The rest will work itself out with friends or on their own when they are ready.[/quote]

I think it's because dating seems to get so serious quickly in your 20's.  Sex is expected, commitment is often expected, etc.  
There is something to be said for the simplicity of high school dating that makes it a nice first step in learning more about yourself, what you want from the opposite sex, etc.  
Also, in my kid's case I have no idea how she will learn to relate to boys on a romantic level (how to flirt) if she's never done it. 
Right now (at 18) she has NO idea how to do it.  So I'm wondering, is she suddenly going to learn at 19 or 21?  Maybe? Probably?
Or will she just head off to college and silo herself into another group of girlfriends? (and no, she's not gay--she is actively interested in boys--just has zero idea of how to relate to them.)[/quote]

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