Re: At what age is it acceptable to start dating? -
March 4th 2013, 10:35 PM
It all really depends on the people.
Although the cute six-year olds are lovely, I honestly don't count that as "dating".
I accept that more formal, serious relationships tend to start 15-17 upwards, but I said 14 because 13/14 is when you start having your crushes, etc. and some of the less-experienced dating which is not as serious yet does hold some significance starts happening then.
By all means though, it's personal development and choice. My best friend could get herself a boyfriend anywhere she likes now, but she personally wants to wait until she's at uni, which is her choice and preference.
In saying that, I don't think that parents should put limits on age with this. It's a personal thing that - though parents want to protect you - should be completely your choice to develop into. Indeed, it could even be interpreted as slightly unhealthy to get the feeling that in dating and relationships, there is someone other than yourself in control of who you can and can't go out with.
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