Dating--What age is too young?

[earth]

oh my gosh again on the gay subject. its perfectly normal and should be accepted just as much as any other normal thing. i think it is kinda ridiculous that there are even discussions about this, it should just be accepted and thats it, not something debatable. how on the original subject, i think dating has to do with maturity and how ready a person is for it. . many teens and pre-teens, even if they might seem mature, are really not. they just wanna grow up fast. but heck i guess itll always happen, so now its a normal part of life? i dont know. im not into that kinda thing, dating.

[binini]

I have only been with one girlfriend we started dating we were 15 ( as im not in US i dont know what grade i would be =S) and our 2 year anniversary is coming up soon so im guessing something is working =)

[marypo]

You can't really cheat without commitment and you can't have commitment without maturity, I've known a few mature kids in High School and two in Junior High, the two in Junior High began a relationship in seventh grade. They are still together and I believe they are engaged.

All that being said, you change so much through the course of basic school that it's difficult to match with someone at such an age. I'm nineteen and I'm still changing a lot, emotionally, mentally and physically.

Of course it's usually a good idea to get over the emotional heartbreak early on instead of waiting until you're older. Kids adapt to changes quickly, you don't when you're older.

[Flappy]

Sept 18, 2010 18:16:35 GMT -5 Jackson said:

Okay, so I'm in 7th grade, and the people in my grade are f*cking obsessed with dating. Seriously, people get rejected and are caught crying in bathroom stalls, people cheat, break up with their boyfriend for a different person, and get legitimately mad if people don't say yes to them. And most of this is done through the cowards medium, Facebook. IMO, dating just ruins friendships and is almost pointless at this age. What's your opinion?

I honestly think people shouldn't start dating until their Sophomore year of High School (or later). (About 15-20 is when I think people should start, if they want to start.)

7th grade is way to early...middle school is immature...that's just the fact of it.

[randomxf109]

Honestly, it just depends on how quickly you start to go through puberty. It's hard to tell who is and isn't because we are so changed mentally by television, where children's programs are all about dating and relationships..., Disney Channel, to be specific. The sad thing seems to be that it makes people want to do it just to be cool, because it's the norm. I was enlightened to this truth when I asked a girl out in the 6th grade just because I wanted to counter my friends calling me gay. 4 years later I realize it was pretty dumb.

But now I realize that if you feel like there is someone out there you want to get to know and have a relationship with, then do so. But if you're just looking for a girlfriend or boyfriend for the mere instinctual wish to have one, please don't.

[rialvestro]

Oct 29, 2010 13:48:52 GMT -5 Flappy said:

7th grade is way to early...middle school is immature...that's just the fact of it.

Adults are just as immature as 7th graders. Seriously, everyone I've ever went to school with is still exactly the same now in their 20's as they were in elementary school. Actually there is one major difference... they're all ass holes now, they were allot nicer in Elementary school.

There are no middle schools in my area, the Elementary School I went to was Kindergarten-8th Grade. My High School was Freshman-Senior. There are other Elementary Schools in the area, ALLOT actually (My older brother was expelled from every single one of them.) not sure how they work exactly but there's only one other high school in the area and it's 6th Grade-Senior. (The 6th-8th Graders are part of a Performing Arts Academy that shares it's campus with the high school. Unfortunately for me I didn't know this place existed till after I graduated plus my dad was working at the high school that didn't have the Performing Arts Academy. I may of transferred there anyway had I know it existed.)

[amon91]

Oct 29, 2010 21:56:07 GMT -5 randomxf109 said:

Honestly, it just depends on how quickly you start to go through puberty. It's hard to tell who is and isn't because we are so changed mentally by television, where children's programs are all about dating and relationships..., Disney Channel, to be specific. The sad thing seems to be that it makes people want to do it just to be cool, because it's the norm. I was enlightened to this truth when I asked a girl out in the 6th grade just because I wanted to counter my friends calling me gay. 4 years later I realize it was pretty dumb.

But now I realize that if you feel like there is someone out there you want to get to know and have a relationship with, then do so. But if you're just looking for a girlfriend or boyfriend for the mere instinctual wish to have one, please don't.

It's not just about puberty. You can already have a big you know what and still be as immature as a 5-year-old. If you're in middle school that's likely the case.

I'm not sure where I stand on this. After all we all did silly stuff as kids, that's just part of growing up. If a had a kid I'd likely just let them do anything as long as they didn't harm themselves.

[Quinn]

Sept 18, 2010 20:28:41 GMT -5 elephantshoes said:

I don't care what age you are, as long as you're comfortable dating.

At infant ages, people don't know what dating is.
so HA.

[qooqǝɯɐƃ]

Nov 3, 2010 20:45:33 GMT -5 Quinn said:

Sept 18, 2010 20:28:41 GMT -5 elephantshoes said:

I don't care what age you are, as long as you're comfortable dating.

At infant ages, people don't know what dating is.
so HA.

Are you a troll or just retarded?

[Freddy]

A retarded troll! (with a semi-valid point).

[mhart29]

tried it b4 not my thing after 2 attempts i decided im not the person that realy cares

[Quinn]

Nov 3, 2010 20:55:47 GMT -5 qooqǝɯɐƃ said:

Nov 3, 2010 20:45:33 GMT -5 Quinn said:

At infant ages, people don't know what dating is.
so HA.

Are you a troll or just retarded?

I just tried to make a joke, jeez, get off my back.

[Sean]

Not a clue what grade... but YR 11 in Uk money

I could date and I have nothing wrong with people who do... but

I'm happy as I am, I don't really need/want anyone else so i'm happy not to

[onlybythenight213]

I feel basically the same as everyone else has felt If you're ready "Gopher it!" If not then "Don't worry you have plenty of time."
Also instead of addressing grade or year or whatever just stick to age to avoid confusion.

[Dimstow]

I think dating is an important part of development, dating allows you to be put in more intimate situations with another human beings and thats is a HUGE part of adult interactions, it would be tragic if someone made to adulthood without having a clue how to interact with members of the opposite sex in private situations.
So, with that thought in mind I don't think it's ever to early to start dating as long as you pace yourself, date people whos company you already enjoy, and don't leap into stupid decisions

[Xanast]

I say 11. That's when I started.

[rndnproductions]

no age is to young for dating, it just depends on what you two do now that your dating. like if there are to 16 year olds dating and there making out, its perfectly natral and fine. but two 9 year olds dating and there making out, it's not so good (too young).

[0netnet0]

In 7th grade everyone's all excited about dating and it becomes the new thing, just like in 8th-9th grades (depends) everyone discovers a want for sex and then it becomes the new thing.
People want drama. People want to be like their favorite TV show - all dramatic and crying in the bathroom stalls.
It's all early teen drama. It'll pass.