discuss How old do you think it is appropriate to have a boy/girlfriend ?

[Ashake]

The appropriate time for starting a romantic relationship is between twelve and thirteen years old. That is a key developmental stage for kids. This is when they learn about emotional interactions. Parents must continue to offer their guidance to help their children through this phase.

 

[1stop]

More important than the biological age is the emotional maturity level of a person. Life experiences differ from individual to individual which means some teenagers could be prepared for dating at age 12 but others require at least 16 years of age. Parents need to evaluate their children according to their personal maturity level before initiating discussions about relationships.

 

[Reelz]

For me, high school appears as the ideal time for individuals to begin dating relationships. Teens at this stage have greater emotional attraction which makes relationships a learning process for them. I believe that it's proper for children to build friendships rather than worry about dating before high school.

 

[Ja sa bong]

If someone is not 18 years and above, they shouldn't be thinking about having a boyfriend or girlfriend. It is against the law in most places to be in a relationship and having sex being under 18 years old.

 

[Yama]

Generally speaking, people under the age of 16 years are called kids and I believe kids should not be involved in relationship. But it is not possible to stop hormonal charged kids. So, the best method is to make their aware of the consequences of physical intimacy.

 

[Starmix25]

I got a boyfriend age 12 . That was only a puppy love an admiration and exploration on how love is felt. I realised it was not love.

 

[NatureFreak]

12 years of age? That's too early for a romantic relationship for me. When I was 12 I didn't even know what romance is. Anyone below the age of 16 have no business with being in a relationship, as they are still emotionally immature and hence, they can make decisions they might end up regretting.

 

[Starmix25]

There was no romances when I got a bf at 12. We just chat and eat snacks together during recess time in the campus. It lasted only three weeks. My father was military official and warned me harsly.

 

[1stop]

I'm not sure I can agree with 12 -13 as an ideal age to get into a romantic relationship because they are still developing emotionally at that stage and I do think they are not mature enough to navigate all the complexities in a romantic relationship.

It is quite better to focus on building strong friendships and acquiring skills first rather than romance. My judgment is; 15 to 16 years of age is much more suitable for exploring romantic relationships but it must be done under proper guidance from parents and caregivers.

 

[Ja sa bong]

There was no romances when I got a bf at 12. We just chat and eat snacks together during recess time in the campus. It lasted only three weeks. My father was military official and warned me harsly.

How old was the boy you were in a relationship with when you were only 12 years old? If he was older, he might have wanted to get into your pants.

 

[Starmix25]

How old was the boy you were in a relationship with when you were only 12 years old? If he was older, he might have wanted to get into your pants.

We were of the same age he he. That was a fantasy treating each other as best friends sharing snacks and answering homework.

 

[lens]

I totally agree! High school is the best time for teens to explore anything around relationships and it's also the time to learn valuable skills like communication and boundaries. But I still maintain the stand that friendship should come first before a child would put him or herself under the pressure of a romantic relationship.

 

[Ja sa bong]

We were of the same age he he. That was a fantasy treating each other as best friends sharing snacks and answering homework.

Okay. If that was the case, it was a harmless relationship. I don't think anything would have gone wrong in that situation.

 

[Starmix25]

Okay. If that was the case, it was a harmless relationship. I don't think anything would have gone wrong in that situation.

Yeah, there was also joy felt having someone to call a true friend. No-one bullied us because he was a tough young boy. We called our young relationship quits when it was about our graduation in the elementary. They migrated to Australia and no longer have contact after we bade goodbye .

 

[Pearl]

In thees days and times, people as young as 15 years old are having boyfriends and girlfriends. And you won't ever succeed trying to stop them. For my own kids, I would be cool if they can wait to 14 or 15 before they can start having girlfriends and boyfriends.

 

[Ja sa bong]

Yeah, there was also joy felt having someone to call a true friend. No-one bullied us because he was a tough young boy. We called our young relationship quits when it was about our graduation in the elementary. They migrated to Australia and no longer have contact after we bade goodbye .

I know you must have felt bad when your friend migrated to Australia but there is social media now which can make it easy for you to reconnect with each other. If you can remember his full name, searching on different social media to see if he is going to pop up.