When should kids be allowed to date?

Question

Teens

Answer 1

 Parents often wonder when should kids be allowed to date, and this is a complex judgement call that may be influenced by parental values, religious beliefs, cultural practice. Consideration has to be taken whether to allow your kids to date, and at what age, and also how you define dating, while certain requirements or safety standards have to be met by the kids.

* You expect your child to honor rules regarding staying at the place where the date will take place and returning home at the stated hour

* Trusting your child not to take alcohol or drugs

* Expect your child to refuse any level of intimacy such as having s*x