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When I was growing up, my father made it VERY clear that I was not going to start dating until I was 16 and not a single day before!
The issue was never pushed. I knew he meant business.
Once I did reach the age of 16 and was able to start dating, it was nearly impossible to have a social life, because word of my strict dad spread quickly around our school.
All it took was ONE date to ruin my social life and teen dating career, but looking back, I’m glad my dad did what he did.
The boy pulled in the drive to pick me up and dad was ready for him. When the boy knocked on the door, my dad greeted him – just as any father of a teenage girl would. It’s no wonder teen boys are so darned nervous when they start dating. Back to what I was saying… Dad introduced himself and laid out the ground rules for dating his daughter.
I was to be home at 11:00 PM and not one single minute late. To insure that we were on the same time, dad asked if the boy had a watch. If he didn’t have one, dad kindly provided him one that was set according to our clocks.
Dad then took a walk out to check out the car I would be riding in. The air in the tires were checked, the gas gauge checked to insure there was enough gas to get us where we were going and back. Then the boy was asked to start the car so dad could hear it run.
Once that was all said and done, if the boy was still around, I was then permitted to go on my date.
At the time I was horrified by my father’s behavior, but in hindsight, I don’t think I would have had it any other way.
I eventually did marry the first boy my parents ever let me date without giving him the third degree. He’s always been my parents favorite — even to this day.
It’s funny, all these years later, on our second first date, that same boy that was terrified to date my fathers daughter still held apprehensions of dating her, twenty years later.
Now that I’ve taken my stroll down memory lane, what do you think about dating? Is there a set age? Or is it maturity? If maturity, do you honestly believe that a 14 or 15-year-old can be mature enough to date? And if so, are they allowed to date someone who drives?
I’m curious to hear from others on this topic. And just how your own growing up and dating has influenced your decision today?
Tags: teens dating, dating, raising teenagers, parenting teens
i’am 10 year’s old i’am a single girl waiting i am an RNB girl i do hip pop
i am looking for a super hot boyfreind that is 10 or 11
Well, I’m 12, and SUPER nervous! X( I REALLY want a boyfriend, one specific one as a matter of fact, and I have heard from my friend that one of my other friends likes me, and he wants to ask me out. And, I don’t really like him, and don’t know what to do! I’m not like the girl at lunch the other day who shouted across the cafeteria to her crush, “Hey! Will you go out with me!?” So, I’m pretty confused, because I know people have secretly been going out, but … I just don’t want anyone to know, not even my BFFL, and it’s going to be REALLY hard to hide. Please help?
im 11 yrs old and very mature.i have a boyfriend and my mom knows it. we joke all the time about it. me and my bf have never gone on a real date but i would love to. i txt him all the time too…anyone have any advice?
I am dieing to get my first bf I am a very mature 13 yr. old girl and I am almost 14 I just dont know how to ask my mom if I can date and I know Im ready but I want someone I like but the person I like is one of my best friends and I dont know if I should make the first move Help
Ok, I am a mature 12 yr old. A couple of the really “popular” kids are dating but it’s so stupid because they don’t even talk to each other at school. You would NEVER geuss they were dating. There is this one guy I like and all my friends say he likes me. One even told me to ask him out. I don’t know because I don’t want to be embarassed and I think I’m kind of young. My friends and I said around late 7th grade to start. (Im in 6th). I decided just to try to get the guy’s number and to be really close friends. Were friends right now because we talk to eachother like 24/7 in the 3 classes we have together. Don’t just start dating, start when your ready and when you have a crush that likes you too. Not just because you want a BF or GF. Also wait for maybe the guy to ask you out. Hopefully when I get his number he might ask by text. Who know. And I know how kids around this age are DIEING for a BF or GF, I want one too, just start with being friends! :D
ok so i like this guy and i will tell you now i am 11 so i like this guy and my mom says i cant date till i am 15 but i have dated before should i go behind her back agai
im single i want a root im 9
imma 10 year old gurl all these boys ask me out but idk if i should reject them or date them.
say no thats all
I think you should start dating around 11 or 12 but don’t take it serious until you reach high school
I am 14 years old (almost 15) and i have had a couple of boyfrends but nothing serious. I never went on a date with none of them , just school boyfriends i guess. I really want to go on a date with my current boyfriend(we have been dating for a month now) but my mother thinks im too young. However i think differently! I’m a Virgin and its not like im looking forward to having sex any time soon. Actually im trying to wait untill im out of highschool. I just wish she could trust me with these kind of things ! Everytime i tryy to talk to her about it she says im just 14 and shouldn’t even have a boyfriend! I can easily sneek around and go on a date but i dont want to. I want my mom to know what im doing and trust me!
well…i dont thin kids are ever ready to start dating..actually what do you mean by “ready’? kids havnt lived long enough to know when the theyre ready to date. Theyre never ready they just do it. To learn and experience a little (and i dont mean having sex). then after their first experience theyll know better next time..or not. im 14 and im not ready to date. sure i like a guy but i think ill wait to experience just to concentrate on other more important things in my life.
I think above eleven years of age is the boyfriend zone, but a serious date should be well over 14 to ensure safety and no point going on a date if your parents have to drive you guys everywhere!!! So there, my opinion, and ya!
(I am single 13yr old)
I think a few months before the age of 13 is a good age. I am only in fifth grade and kids are already having sex! My old friend was preg-o at one point! If this sounds like you child you need to hold back dating for sure until you teach your child how to be responsible.
Ok so I’m a 13 year old girl and I date. And it’s not like those silly little relationships that last two days I actually take it seriously. I started dating when I was 12. I dated that guy for a few months before breaking up with him. About a week later I agreed to go out with this guy but I found out he was just using me so that ending in about two or three weeks. Shortly after a guy who I had liked before asked me out. I said yes and regret it. He caused so much drama and heartbreak for me. Overall I think if you are 11 or older dating Is ok as long as you are willing to live with all the drama. And remember to date when YOU are ready not your friends.
Almost every 11 year old who commented on this irritated me. Learn to spell, learn English and then re-post. You do NOT love your boyfriend/girlfriend. The worst part is, it’s mainly the girls who are talking about love. Not too long ago, this girl called me lucky because the boy she likes, likes me. (if that makes sense) I told her that I wasn’t lucky, and although I’ve liked him for months now, I’m saving myself until I’m 14 or 15. Some of you are saying that adults don’t understand you pre-teens but I’m pretty sure your parents were 10-13 before. They know what they’re talking about. If someone really likes you, they’ll wait until you’re ready to have a relationship. And if you haven’t guessed, I’m 13. Believe me. The drama caused by relationships are just not worth it.
i am 11 and i really i mean REALLY li,ke this guy but idk if he likes me i think he does bc he flirts.anyway i think 11 and 13 you could date my mom told me i could date and im 11.but u also take a risk of losing a friend iv seen it hhappen to my friend 5 times exactly.but its also not really like going on a date unless your like15.
I think you should start dating when you are ready. If that age is 13, fine. I am 12 and have had 2 boyfriends, one of which I am dating now. I think kids/teens these days need to take a step back and think about there life a little more. Ask yourself, “Do I really want to start dating now?” remember, just because all your friends are dating, doesn’t mean you have to start dating too! If you come across someone that you think you really like, get to know them a little more first before asking them on a date.
I think a 16 ye old n n eight is seriously odd it’s like why ain’t he datin his own age and she shouldn’t be makin out with anyone n that makes me sound a bit of a hypocrip because my first time was in pre chool but it was tongues all the way n it won’t no plum or slyther city but I was in pre school com on I think that age it’s normal but at eight they go errr boys erk not o yer I’d so snog that you know like it’s just wrong but I think habbo datin is fine because it’s not real datin is it x
N no I do know about love I was in love but he went out with my best friend so I forced myself to get over him and I managed to do it but it hurt x :(