I think 18 is a good age to date or when you move out of home lol. A guy I was. Dating was 27 living at home with mom n dad was a bit awkward I didn't see him for very long lol. I was 22 and had moved out

I was 14 , my parents said it was ok since I was mature enough and had good grades but for the first year and a half we could only see each other at my house (he wasn't allowed in my room tho) we were allowed to go out to eat or the movies occasionally but had a curfew , I'm still currently with the same guy and love him more now than I did then , we are expecting our second baby together :)

I think I'll go by similar rules with my kids but I won't even consider them dating till they are in high school and show maturity

Idk. I just kind of dates and since I never took them seriously they weren't worth discussing really. I personally don't care when my child starts dating as long as we have open communication. If I restrict they may sneak around and get caught up in a bad situation.

I didn't get to go on real "dates" until I was about 15/16. I probably won't allow dates until my daughter is around the same age.

I never thought of it that way that dating and boyfriends are different. You've got a good point there.

To me, dating and having a boyfriend are different things.

Having a boyfriend can happen in school and they will always be supervised, yeah id say thats ok around 13. They could hang out at my home, in the living room while i or my husband are home only.

Going on a date unsupervised? 16. And i wanna know what movie and time, where dinner is and curfew isnt midnight, unless its a special occasion, like prom or something similar.

Thanks for all the comments ladies. I'm just trying to get an idea as to what I should do with my kids. My parents were so strict with me and I did a lot of sneaking around. I was very rebellious once I was able to date. I don't want my kids to go through that. I just felt I couldn't talk to my parents about anything. I hope my kids can always be open to me but I want them to see me as a parent still and not their "friend" and let them do whatever they want. I feel so lost in this situation ?

My mum told me absolutely no boys when I was at high school and it made me sort of rebel and I had secret relationships anyway which was worse. I want to be open with my kids and want to meet any gf/bfs so i'm completely aware of the situation. I think the age totally depends on their individual maturity.

I had my first serious boyfriend my freshman year. And we dated for 3 years!

My parents always expressed school is more important to boys! That there was lots of time for that once I figured me out! Maybe it was cuz she was a single parent! I found it wasn't till 18 that it became something I was interested in, once I knew who I was and figured out my life goals

I was allowed date alone ( like actually going to a movie or dinner) when I could drive both a stick shift and an automatic, because my mom never wanted me to be in a situation where I could get myself home if something went wrong ( drinking at party, etc) so I was a freshman in high school when I went on my first date.

For me it was different my mom was never really around to notice me. So I could of dated if I wanted to but never really did. Not until after 20 I just never felt the need to date. I think you should date someone when your ready to commit to a serious relationship. Not going and braking hearts. I want to inculcate in my son that getting to know girls and befriending them first Is better. To make wise choices. Because every choice we make has consequences. Just my opinion

I got to go on "dates" when I was 12-14, but there were four of us that would go to the movies or something. I didn't really go on dates until I could drive at 16 and had a job and my own money lol.

My parents allowed me to start dating at 11.

I started dating at 13. My mom of course gave me advice and well she wasn't the typical mom, she knew everyone and their brother! So when I would introduce her she would have something like a complete background check on who I was with. I didn't have sex that young , I got pregnant second time having sex at 14. She continued her background checks till she passed! My oldest is 15 and started dating at 13 (14for sex) we keep a very open relationship so I can give advice like he's a male so yes he shouldn't be with anyone unless he can pay for dates and flowers (yes I'm old fashioned like that) and he has to be on a good path if he wants someone walking beside him. My younger 2 are girls and they have been told no dating till they are done college. So I guess for us it's different for boys and girls. Might change as time passes but SO says he will have a bat behind the front door for the boys who come looking for my daughters lol only 9&10 so we will see!

My parents let me hang out with a group of friends and my bf would be a part of that group, I was 12 at the time, I was a kid and liked so many dif boys, but at 13 met this guy at my church ( preacher's son) and he wasn't allowed to even talk to girls at 13 his parents were very strict, but after a few months we started talking and long story short fell in love (yes we were young but we just knew we loved each other lol) and at 19 pulled a Romeo n Juliet kind of thing bc his parents didn't want us together, and we ran off n got married, been married almost three years, and now his family loves me so it's all good.. But to answer your question we put our parents through a lot to be together so I'm hoping we won't have to deal with that with our kids, we want them to be open and tell us when they want to date, however when we will actually allow them to idk, I want my babies to stay my babies forever ?

I wasnt allowed to date until I graduated high school .. so if I hadnt graduated than I wouldve never been able to date lol I was still 17 when I graduated but didnt start dating until I was 18. I think as long as you give her realistic expectations and show her that trust is everything you will be okay. I never wanted to disappoint my parents and I knew who they would never approve of so I never brought boys home .. until I met my husband and they loved him from the start.

When she gets into high school.

I was 16 when I had my 1st date he had to pick me up and meet my parents all of it. I was embarrassed but I understand now.

I married him. :)

He was allowed to pretty much do whatever he wanted and took advantage of it. I still don't understand the things he was allowed to do so young.

I wasn't allowed to until I was 18. I wasn't interested in dating till I was 17. I had too much to focus on between going to school full time and working 3 jobs plus taking care of 2 other families amd volunteering. My hubby and I decided we'd teach our kids self respect and responsibility. We plan to have an open relationship with them so if they become interested in dating they can talk to us and we can decide then if it's appropriate or not. But I'm praying they wait till they are 18 like hubby and I!

I wasn't allowed to date until I was 17, and go on double dates when I was 16. My best friend was allowed to date whenever she wanted and trust me when I say, I was way worse than she was. Sneezing around, lying, even buying a secret phone because I wasn't allowed to have a phone at all. My best friend had a very open relationship about dating with her parents. I think I'm still going to set rules, can't be alone and that stuff. But I'm definitely not going to make them wait that long. They will find a way to do it if they really want to

I started dating at 13 and my dad didnt really think anything of it. Just innocent kids hanging out. We didnt do stuff at first but I wouldnt recomend letting ur child do whatever. Some parents just dont realize kids will do whatever grown ups will. My sister is 12 and on birth control because he learned now. Im 15

I dated when I was 14, but I was mature for my age and not stupid about how some people are. I am going to let my children date depending on their maturity in situations and when I know they will be safe.

I was never told when I could. I kind of went on a movie date when I was 14, but it was a one time thing. I didn't actually start dating until I was 16 or 17, a junior in high school. I dated that guy for 5 years before we broke up and I dated my husband.

My mum just kind of turned a blind eye/didn't want to know about my dating or relationships. I honestly think if she had been more open minded and I'd been able to talk to her, my life would have gone very differently.

I have a son and I'm expecting a girl this time round, both I'm hoping will feel comfortable to tell me when they're dating but as long as it's clearly innocent and they aren't doing anything unsuitable (like 14 and dating someone ridiculously older) then I wouldn't have very strict rules.