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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would say high school (so 14) is probably old enough for most kids, with limits. 16 for dates where they are driving or being picked up.

I was in some uncomfortable situations when "dating" at 13. I would not allow it in middle school.[/quote]

So my son dated a girl who was not allowed to date in middle school.  She had his name in her phone as a female friend and deleted texts he sent her as well.  They met up at school and after school in groups.  I did not know this girl's parents.

You're really much better off having an open dialogue with your kids so that you can talk to them about potential uncomfortable situations and how to handle things.[/quote]

This raises some questions about how you should handle your child dating someone who isn't allowed to date[/quote]

Most kids aren’t going to tell their parents if the person they are dating can not unless they trust them and communicate with them.

Take as old as time… All kids who are forbidden to date, still do.  It amazes me parents truly believe their kids won’t crush or communicate with anyone because you asked them not to. It literally peaks their interest even more.

This isn’t an issue where a parent notifies another parent. That is a huge break of trust and ridiculously awkward.

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