jogo
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 08-11-09 06:24 PM - Post#92286
This is more of a poll type question because I'm just trying to see how others have handled this issue.
At what age did your teen start dating? At what age did your teen have their first "real" BF/GF relationship?
ha,ha - after I expanded this section, I see that this same question was asked last year. Obviously, I'm now dealing with it. I'll leave the question up for anyone who's new to the forums or this particular teen issue.
Edited by jogo on 08-11-09 08:30 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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Tough 75002
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08-12-09 12:24 PM - Post#92378
In response to jogo
Rule for me growing up was sixteen & sophmore year. Same rule applies for my boys.
If only I could get the girls & their parents to abide by it. Ugg.
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campbellfam
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08-12-09 01:18 PM - Post#92406
In response to Tough 75002
Our rule is 15 for dates as long as other friends are along for the ride. 16 for 'real' dates.
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RRRquilter
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08-12-09 10:16 PM - Post#92468
In response to campbellfam
I don't have boys who are old enough to think of dating, but we have decided that at 16 they can start dating and the first while it will be group dates, not one on one.
Good luck!
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denisew
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09-02-09 05:10 PM - Post#94069
In response to RRRquilter
My oldest son is 15, and hasn't been on a date yet nor has he had a girlfriend. He just isn't ready for that scene yet, and we aren't encouraging it much either, but not discouraging. We know he is interested in girls, and it is okay with us if he waits. I just don't think there is any need for a rush into dating.
I do know of some girls of friends of ours who have been dating since they were 14 - and last spring saw one of them was dating a high school senior (she was 15 by then), but heard that relationship didn't last too long - which IMO think is good it didn't last - if she were my daughter.
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momatboyd
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 03-21-11 12:02 PM - Post#127965
In response to denisew
35 is my thought. 
I told that to my 14 yr old son and got the eyes rolling. Nice to know that I am not the only "old fashion mom" by saying 16 or older for one on one and only if we have met her and her parents.
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texmomma
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03-21-11 02:47 PM - Post#127976
In response to momatboyd
My 15 year old daughter just started dating. She asked a boy to the Lowery dance, and they now consider themselves to be "together". They sit together at church, and we drove them to a movie once. They attend different schools, so lunch/hallway/class time is out. Neither is driving by themselves yet, I don't think I would be comfortable with that if it were even an issue. I think this is appropriate for her, we have met the parents and it seems to be a very nice boy.
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bshoking
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03-21-11 04:11 PM - Post#127981
In response to texmomma
we're not there yet, but my thoughts are:
when you can drive and you can pay is when you can date. when you can actually take someone and pay for someone on a date is when its ok by me.
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DrivinTooFast
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03-21-11 05:05 PM - Post#127987
In response to bshoking
Depends on how fast the boy can run.
I am a pretty good shot, but not that good.
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brewmeister
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10-30-11 11:31 PM - Post#141351
In response to DrivinTooFast
Relax people. I myself am a teenager and I can tell you it's no big deal to let your kids start dating earlier. 14 is a pretty good age. Real dates don't start until 16 anyways, once they can drive. And as for shooting the boy? Use buckshot with a loose choke.
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jogo
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10-31-11 08:36 AM - Post#141361
In response to brewmeister
Dating advice from a 16 yr. old boy named brewmeister - yeah, I'll relax now
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MarkH
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10-31-11 10:56 AM - Post#141367
In response to jogo
Have an open mind.
Perhaps you should consider what this young man is saying. He seems to be explaining a point of view many parents might me interested in hearing.
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brewmeister
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10-31-11 03:55 PM - Post#141392
In response to jogo
not at all alcohol related, although perhaps I did fault in choosing that name.
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