My 8 year old son has a girl in his class who keeps calling him. Is he too young for this?

Question

My 8 year old son has a girl in his class who keeps calling him. Is he too young for this?

Answer 1

When my daughter was 8, most of her good friends were boys.  It's not like they're plotting to have s*x.  At that age, it's just like two girls calling each other.  I'd be more worried when he was 12.

Answer 2

she probly just has alittle crush on him, its no big deal.. she'll loose intrest shes only 8. untill then let them play or talk on the phone, as long as its just about things 8 year olds should talk about

Answer 3

At that age, she just wants to be friends with him. I was "just friends" with girls until about 5th grade. It is fine at his age. Just make sure you keep an eye on them when they play together.

Answer 4

No I dont think he is to young for this. I think the conversation needs to be supervised. i.e. you in the same room with him. My son id 8 and getting into the whole girl thing as well. You have to give him a line of trust but with supervision. You should also try and get to know this girl. Ask him or invite her over. Get to know the parents too.

Answer 5

If it bothers you then call the girl's parents and tell them that he is not allowed to take phone calls.  Or when she calls and you answer tell her that he is not allowed to take phone calls from girls...YOU are the parent do your job.

Answer 6

lol no. she prob, a tomboyy.. most likley she just coutns him as one of her bffs.. 8 year olds r wierd like that.

Answer 7

maybe they are just friends. Even if he says it's his "girlfriend" I wouldnt make a huge deal of it as long as it seems innocent and it probably is. I personally wouldnt allow my 8 yr old on the phone for more than a few minutes no matter who it was. thats way too young to be getting in the habit of being on the phone all the time

Answer 8

atleast its not an 8 year old boy that keeps calling him.

Answer 9

Well...it depends on what they are talking about.  My daughter used to have a boy she played Mighty Beans with!  But, if he had been calling her (or the other way around) with "romantic" type talk, then yes, he's too young.

Answer 10

well, it just depends on the view you have on it.

like,

he is a bit too young--and he should stay focused on school, but then again, he's young, and at that age he's discovering girls and just wants to have fun.

i would say just let them hang out and play for a little.

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Answer 11

Too young for what exactly? Friendship? Of course not. A relationship? Possibly. My first "relationship" was with a girl in 2nd grade. The most we'd ever do was kiss each other on the cheek. We'd also hang out together, but that's it. You can learn a lot from just that as a kid.

Answer 12

If they're just talking about class and nothing is wrong. It's fine. Maybe they want to be friends. Talk to him about it.

Answer 13

no...its fine...just getting ahead of everybody else...he will learn from it...plus...=)...they wont thinkk about s*x and all...

Answer 14

no