what is your opinion of teenage/children dating

[Cavernio]

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I know people who dated in primary school and they are more confident in themselves and are generally are more social, whereas people who wait for that 'one' person tend to be more shy and have a low confidence level.

That they're confident and not shy probably allowed them the opportunity to date.

[Lillum]

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I said more confident and more shy.

I didn't mean that their confidence/shyness is wholy based on whether they dated in primary school

[Paperleaf]

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Well, I don't see anything wrong with teenagers simply dating- it's expected, really. But, definately not just for having sex. I think sex is something only for mature people who know and trust each other to consider.

[devonin]

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You ought to consider changing your font size to be the same as the rest of the forum users, the smaller size makes it really hard to read what you're saying, and I shudder at what it would be like if you made a long post.

I tried simply forum messaging you about this, but since you have all forms of being contacted disabled, I have to make do.

[FallenXxRaven]

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I think that just dating is ok for teenagers. Children dating doesnt even really exsist because until your about 10 your "girlfriend" is just any girl you are friends with, and they probably still have "cooties".
Teenagers around puberty, however, start to get truly interested and thats where hugging and kissing come in. But it is still ok to just hug and kiss but as for sex it sould wait until you know youll be with someone for a long time, but thats for the premarital sex thread.
But yeah, its fine as long as you dont go screw like jackrabbits every 5 minutes you are alone.

[Yellowhappysun]

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datings good. gives you something to care about.

[MoopToThePowerOfQ]

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im 15, so yes

what else is there to do when your 15

[Flyleef]

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I think it's alright. No harm in it except Peer Pressure, STDs, and Pregnancies.

[MixMasterLar]

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No harm in it except Peer Pressure, STDs, and Pregnancies.

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Im agaisnt it. I dont see why children should date at all. Teens need to be extremly mature to handle it IMO, the risk are there. I'll say 18/19 is a good age to think about IF you plan on keeping the outing mature enough that you dont run into the problems listed above in the quote.

[devonin]

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I feel incredibly sad for the emotional growth of people who have no romantic relationships until they are 18. They are going to be stunted in arguably the most important method of emotional growth to live a good and fulfilling life.

[tha07carter]

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.....this thread is something interesting. I can't believe it actually was posted as a 5-Star thread. First off, to the 15 year old who started this thread, I'm very sorry for you; obviously you've either not been interested in a relationship, or you're openly letting your peers know "Hey! Don't ever consider me for a relationship, I'm not mature enough yet! Wait until I'm 30!"

Me and my girlfriend have been together for 3 years. We've had our ups and downs, shared tons of memories, I feel like I've actually matured simply from being in this relationship. I do stupid things, she lets me know, and likewise with her. That's how you learn.

However, dating for kids? I don't think that's too good. It's distracting for them from school and all that good stuff, but once you hit your teens, it's all good.

[devonin]

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.....this thread is something interesting. I can't believe it actually was posted as a 5-Star thread.

If nobody rates the thread, the first rating it gets is what is displayed. Clearly someone felt the need to rate it as a 5 star thread. If that's not accurate, you can just rate it what you think is more appropriate and it will level out. Criticizing the rating doesn't actually add anything to the topic at hand.

First off, to the 15 year old who started this thread, I'm very sorry for you; obviously you've either not been interested in a relationship, or you're openly letting your peers know "Hey! Don't ever consider me for a relationship, I'm not mature enough yet! Wait until I'm 30!"

On the contrary, I think that by stating that he hasn't fully formed his opinion yet, wants the input of his peers and those who are older and have been through his situation, and feels that dating should have a stronger emphasis on permanant relationships, he demonstrates that he is in fact more mature than a very large percentage of people his age.

Me and my girlfriend

My girlfriend and I

have been together for 3 years. We've had our ups and downs, shared tons of memories, I feel like I've actually matured simply from being in this relationship. I do stupid things, she lets me know, and likewise with her. That's how you learn.

Fair enough, the question being discussed is whether or not kids and to a lesser extent teens ought to be dating, given the impermanance of the situation. The statement is being made that by waiting until you are older and more mature and socially aware, you will be less apt to do those stupid things.

However, dating for kids? I don't think that's too good. It's distracting for them from school and all that good stuff, but once you hit your teens, it's all good.

It's all good to be distracted from the more important school years? If relationships are distracting in general, it is when you are younger that the distractions are least relevent. Being highly distracted in your senior year of highschool is a good way to not get good enough marks to go to the college of your choice, so I'm not sure I buy "When you're young the distractions are bad, but once you're a little older, go for it"

Not that I disagree with your conclusion necessarily, just the logic supporting it.

[beaner692]

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I still think its funny how they blamed Columbine on video games

[Izzy-chandess]

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I think that 10-year-olds dating is kinda... iffy. However, I think that once they hit their teenage years, it's not so bad. ^-^ 13 is a good age.

[Master_of_the_Faster]

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I feel incredibly sad for the emotional growth of people who have no romantic relationships until they are 18. They are going to be stunted in arguably the most important method of emotional growth to live a good and fulfilling life.

I feel the same way. Why suppress your emotions? I mean dating is not equal to sex, std's, drugs, pregnancies, etc. unless you interpret it so. If you are responsible, you might as well date who ever you want.