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What Age Will You Let Your Daughter Start Dating?

Now my daughter is only 6 , so I have lot's of time to think about this one. But I will say this. I'm not looking forward to those days. In my eyes , my daughter will always be my babygirl. I just can't imagine guys ringing my doorbell or calling my house for my daughter. Man , that is a scary thought. But they say it's not good to shelter your kids and to let them have some kind of freedom. So what do you suggest is a right age to start dating ?

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I'm in the same boat with you, darius My daughter is 6 also. Of course, I'll be the most overbearing, strict mother in the whole neighborhood. And since we don't have a "dad" to help watch those boys, I'm going to have to be double strict -- and tough, too.

I believe that 16 is a good age to start dating -- and then only in groups! Prior to that, I will allow her to participate in group activities such as church functions and the like, but not escorted by one particular boy. I will be her escort and chaperon for most of her growing up, and she will probably be very mad at me for a long time -- until she grows up and has her own kids. But I'm prepared (I think!) for that anger and for her rebellion. We'll do a lot of things together, and I hope I can prepare her for the inevitable problems of dating before she has to face them.

And, of course, she will take a martial arts course ;D
Roz

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Understand this...

I will only let my daughter start dating when she is married!

Ain't no joke either.

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! I want my daughter to take up martial arts to. But she's too prissy for that. I could see her now. The mats are dirty , yuk I'm sweating. ! But I wish you luck with raising your kids alone. That has to be toughest job in the world.

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darius said:

oh, that's so funny! I thought I had the worst princess in the world! She has to sit down while I brush her hair because her feet get tired.... oh brother!! However, she believes she can do anything a boy can do, and she has already demonstrated an ability to kick and punch pretty hard. So I think she'll do all right with it.

JB, I hear ya, brother, but let me tell you -- she will date whether you WANT her to or not, so you better find a way to let her do it WITH your knowledge, rather than skulking about with undesirables behind your back. It *will* happen, trust me. So make a plan now She will break your heart, either way.

Roz

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I think 16 years old is a good time but as Farseer said only in groups. Personally I will make a rule that mom and dad must meet all her dates and respect times and exact places. I can imagine my husband picking on my future daughter's date when they come home! and even telling them that he was in the Army or something of that kind!

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I realize this thread is for when you will allow your daughters to date, but I sure hope you set the same standards for your sons. If everyone held their sons to the same standards as their daughters, there would not be as much to worry about with your daughters.