Do you think middle school kids should date or that too early?

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MemeSupreme · Accepted Answer

nah bc i dated in middle school and it wasn't that serious but make sure they're in the open though and not like in their bedroom

jennifer_bloom · Answer

I think a kid should be at least 16 before they date and should only be allowed to date somebody the same age give or take 12 months. I also think that if I had a kid and they dated, I would pay for them to talk to a therapist during the entire relationship cause young people might not be strong enough to handle rejection and I’ve heard of people attempting or committing suicide after getting rejected once or multiple times in dating because they did not have enough experience to shrug off rejection yet.

AviatorTom · Answer

Middle school is too early to date. It's not too young though to start interacting with teh opposite sex... learning about boys and girls. For example, have coed birthday parties, school dances, parent-supervised movies.

Peter_Penetrator · Answer

Perfect time to begin educating them. Especially before high school.
Chaperoning dates is the responsible thing to do. Young men must begin building their confidence at this age and learn how to be social. How to recognize when a girl is interested in him. If he doesn’t learn this at a reasonable age, it could make high school and college more difficult. Educate them on the signs of attraction. Encourage them to seek out a girlfriend/boyfriend.

Don’t let your male offspring sit around playing video games, hiding behind a screen slowly becoming antisocial. Get them involved in a sport or any social activity do this for your daughter as well. If they begin showing antisocial behavior during their early teens, get them help. Don’t be overprotective, overbearing and only protect them from the things that could cause them harm or possibly becoming parents too soon.

Start preparing them to handle what life will throw at them. If they don’t do well with their academics, don’t force the issue. Let them be kids, guide them into adulthood. If need be, let them experience the justice system early.

Once that peer pressure begins, a parent needs to begin having an influence. What better time for the both of you to begin learning how to navigate the troubled seas ahead.

I speak from experience.

wolfcat87 · Answer

I don't think there's an age where it's too young to date. They can be too young for sex, but sex isn't dating. Dating does not have to be sexual. My children have been allowed to date at any age.

My daughter's been dating since she was in kindergarten. She's turning 17 in 2 weeks, and she is with a boy who she loves and he and his family love her as well.

My son had one girlfriend around the first grade, but she moved a year later and it broke his little heart. He's 15 now and has not met another girl he's liked or wanted to date since.

Both children are well behaved and have not done anything inappropriate.

Dinklex3 · Answer

Hmm… I don’t have an absolute opinion on if they should or shouldn’t. We dated in middle school, but it was more of passing notes, awkwardly standing next to each other then running away, and a quick thigh squeeze under the lunchroom table.

Now I guess it’s common that middle schoolers are getting pregnant. I think dating is fine, but I wouldn’t want my nieces to be sexually actively. They made us take sex ed in 8th grade and health (briefly went over STD’s) in 7th. Maybe switch sex ed to 7th grade instead?

Smashingdoozy · Answer

I think they can if they want to. I don't have a problem with it. If you start telling your kid they can't date until XYZ age then they will just do it behind your back. I would rather know about who my (future) child is dating and be able to help them through the inevitable heartbreak and confusing feelings that comes along with dating than have them feel like they can't come to me for help if something terrible happens.

yakumo · Answer

I guess it depends on what you consider "dating". I remember a few friends were dating (some people called it "going steady") in elementary school, maybe around 3rd grade. I think they just had dinner at each other's place, went to movies, shopping etc. This seems acceptable.
If you're referring to sex, then it probably isn't a good idea. But I know that a lot of people have their first experiences in middle school.

Anonymous · Answer

Let’s just keep it 💯 anything for two people (male and female) to get serious should be 18. Girls shouldn’t be dating when they are 15, 16, 17. Parents should enforce that rule. Unfortunately, girls tend to have stupid friends who are girls and provide dumb advice and input on what she should do. Girls want to rebel once they start developing bigger breasts, and they have a “figure” where guys start going gaga 🤤 over them. But I’m old school so the approach in life is after 18, the mindset should be finishing school then early 20s start testing the waters on marrying someone one day and settling down when you know you’re mature enough to handle marriage/responsibilities.

Miristheiss · Answer

Too early.

I mean they'll have crushes and be boyfriend, girlfriend while at school but to actually date? No. The parents should not let the kids date that young, to go out alone into public places on "dates".

I'd say 16.

IslaTheWitch · Answer

Dating is just meeting outside the school. Maybe going for ice cream, McDonald's or to the cinema. What's wrong with that?

Joshydavid25 · Answer

I had a girlfriend when I was in middle school... Didn't even register to me honestly.. We never even officially broke up.. Lmao.. So no Middle school kids should still be at the last part of being excited to wake up and watch some Saturday morning cartoons..

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

Well, my third cousin who is like a Sister to me, my late Mother had custody of her. My Mom got her put on birth control age 14 because that is when she started dating, but she didn't settle down with a guy until late in her 30s. She always like dating guys who had a bad side to them. This guys she with seems to be down to earth and her one child is to him.

DaBiggestBird · Answer

If that’s what it takes for them to realize they don’t know what they’re doing then fine, sure. Literally the equivalent of a stray cat or dog looking both sides on the street and choosing the cross just in time for them to be turned into apple sauce by the Amazon delivery truck coming to bestow onto me my Pokémon cards I patiently waited so long for.

Apple1996 · Answer

I think it's fine. Kids fall in love too. They should be able to have a little relationship if they want.

bededazzle · Answer

i had a girlfriend in middle school and it was cute. it was so awkward and i was a bad boyfriend because i didn’t know what to do and didn’t even like girls that much lol. but it’ss cute memory

virtue2332 · Answer

Like call eachother boyfriend and girlfriend or actually plan pick up and go to dinner or a movie? Or whatever kids do these days that's not online. My kids say there are rules about online dating whatever that means

mentallybroken0420 · Answer

Mutal dating with parental guidance is approved and must be 7th and 8th graders anything below is not considered a date

MysticDevice · Answer

Thats a tough one. Generally I'd say no, but some kids do mature a lot sooner.  So I won't give it a hard no, but would still advise against it.

sage2021 · Answer

We didn't actually "date" when we were teenagers. We hung out at people's houses and partied there. And yes, they were having sex in the bedrooms. But I didn't. I wasn't ready for that!

Boomchakalaca · Answer

Too early. Middle school boys were just horny awkard dudes.. so no i wouldn't allow it unless Ik the dude’s intentions…

TheSpaceGnome · Answer

Too early, thats a good time to make friends, but relationships should wait until you are done growing and have figured out what you want in life.

sheikalana · Answer

Is waaaay too early. You don't need a boyfriend/girlfriend when you're a teenager. You should be focused on your studies and have fun with your friends.

WhitneySnow · Answer

Yes I do but I can see the downside to that too. You definitely shouldn’t be having sex in middle school.

Minahh · Answer

Definitely no. Heck I'd even go as "far" to say that don't date until your early twenties. Spend your teenage years getting to know yourself, boundaries, likes, dislikes. It will save you from a lot of pain.

caitycat21 · Answer

I’m so happy I never dated in middle school. Those relationships never last and are just dumn

PBandJ_Nerd · Answer

People will say they're too young to date, but they'll date anyway. Whether you agree or not.

ThrillSeeker01 · Answer

If it's just a movie or something that seems okay to me

Luopio27 · Answer

Middle school relationships is still what I call puppy love. Actual sex, or even foreplay experiments are rare. Its mostly spending time woth each other, kissing, hugging, and cuddling!

AnusNdaPainus · Answer

I didn’t start puberty until my junior year in high school  basically for most of my life the girls were ready but I wasn’t  because girls mature faster

eidkejeodnx · Answer

it’s not early i dated in middle school and even if the parents want to stop their child dating they can’t

RingOfFire · Answer

Middle School age kids are 11 to 13. Too early to date. Group activities with boys and girls fine, but dating? Too young.

DextroShade · Answer

Dating is fine as long as they aren't having sex.

clampfan101 · Answer

Maybe something super casual if you know well they’re good friends.

exitseven · Answer

i didn't even date in high school. It is way too early.

Anonymous · Answer

maybe if you tried getting good grades in school instead of having sex in middle school, you wouldn't be broke by the time you grow up.

Unit1 · Answer

no different from adults they can do whatever they want.

Anonymous · Answer

I met my husband when I was in middle school. He used to pick me up in his mustang.

Anonymous · Answer

I started dating at 12, first kiss at 13... things went a bit too far when I was 15 and then I didn't date again til I was 17

Nifrayu · Answer

I always felt that it's too early. I didn't start dating until I was an adult.

TonyMetal___86 · Answer

I heard that they are having sex, what more can be done?

msc545 · Answer

These are mostly 13 and 14 year olds. This is too early.

Raaj4you · Answer

No, kids must focus only on their studies, sports and career.

whistlingwh0res · Answer

I was horny when I was middle school. But it's too early. I know I can wait

HappyWoman34 · Answer

I think it’s too young. 14/15 is fine.

JacobJordan · Answer

way to early. even high school is too early

Brady · Answer

They can hav boy/girl friends.

jahaims · Answer

Dating before late teens is pointless

FenixG45 · Answer

It probably happens whether you like it or not

Astarlessnightsky · Answer

If they want to.

Gabriel-Chicanito · Answer

That's up 2 thEM..

Simslover92 · Answer

Way too early

Anonymous · Answer

That's way to young to be dating.

tfan1 · Answer

Too early

riverrat3 · Answer

They do anyway

shortster · Answer

Too early.

Djaay · Answer

Why not ?

SpaceGalaxy · Answer

2 early

oyybarrbarraaa · Answer

Oomaygod too early

HowardBKewl97 · Answer

It depends

Anonymous · Answer

Too early for them

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