Theres no right answer. Its important to consider your child as an individual. For many kids, 16 seems to be an appropriate age, but it may be entirely suitable for a mature 15-year-old to go on a date, or to make your immature 16-year-old wait a year or two. You can also consider what other parents are doing.

When should you allow your daughter to date?

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, kids start dating at an average age of 12 and a half for girls and 13 and a half for boys. Every teen — or preteen — is different, though, and your child might be ready sooner or later than their peers.

Should I allow my 17 year old daughter to date?

Whether or not your 17-year-old daughter is ready for dating is best determined by your daughter, not you or I. You should certainly honor her choice of whom she dates and stay connected to her (being careful not to suffocate her with prying questions) during this emotional time.

Is it normal to date at 17?

Teen Romance Is Normal While some teens will start dating earlier than others, romantic interests are normal and healthy during adolescence. Of kids aged 13 to 17, around 35% have some experience with romantic relationships and 19% are in a relationship at any one time.

What time should a 13 year old be allowed out till?

Frequently, the weekends are less structured and the kids have the flexibility to sleep in. Having said that, I suggest a weekday curfew for 13-year-olds of somewhere between 8 and 10 p.m. during the weekends.