What is the right age for teen boys to date? [I Need Dating Advice]

16 is a good age to date. I started at that age.

I was 15, I think I turned out ok

I can't believe I'm reading this in the year 2020. Contemporaries of mine were dating at the age of 11/12 - around 1965/66. We didn't have mobile phones to sext back then - today's teenagers are much more sophisticated than we were - but the budding hormones (of both sexes) are unchanged. Just make sure they know the real facts of life.

Heck....i worked in a primary school for years. Some kidscwere 'dating' at 8 years old. Not saying i approve that young....but 14 for sure!

If they are friends already, what is the difference between dating and hanging out for them? What exactly is being forbidden that they wouldn't just be able to do otherwise behind your back.

I think this is a scenario where you speak with him and set expectations and reaffirm responsibilities. Talk to him about how things might turn out if they don't work out. About what jealousy can do. And just generally inform him about how reality works. And then let him.

You are going to end up in a much better place if you can serve as a trusted guide and mentor than you will if you are the person he has to hide his life from.

They will do it anyway, publicly or privately!!

A "date" at 14 consists mainly of walking to Starbucks together after school and asking your parents to take you to a movie. lol. At least that's what it meant when I was 14. I don't think it's that big of a deal. What passes for a "date" at that age is hardly serious.

Puberty. It's a problem. They like each other so they'll get together at school and, outside of school, they'll lie to your sister and the girl's parents about where they are and what they're doing. Better to allow them to date and coordinate with the girl's parents regarding supervision. There's a level of trust that needs to be given to them after they've had "the talk." If they break that trust, they need to understand there will be consequences. If all the parents encourage the kids to talk to them, they'll be fine. It's all part of giving the right guidance as a child grows into adulthood.

"right age" ... when do hormones cease leading us astray?

Not too young at all....and short of grounding him until you think he’s old enough not much you can do!.And if they are already friends nothing much is going to change.
They’ll just be going out on their own instead of with friends.
Invite her over...work with him not against him.

There is no too young and wait, he will do it anyway. Better to be open and accepting or he’ll hide it and won’t ask for help when he needs it

It depends on what a “date” consists of. When I was 14, dates meant going to the movies, going bowling, going out to eat or going to school dances or games with someone. And usually, we went with one or two other couples. I’m guessing his mother would know best whether or not he’s responsible enough. Some fourteen year olds are.

Would you rather he do it with your family's knowledge and support or without???

18

Peeps should be more focused on their academics...

He should wait, just like my number one son.

They can go to the skating rink together.

are these teen boys dating one another?

i feel he shouldgo ahead and have a drink with a girl he likes .... they may even discuss futures of whatever he/she have in mind,,,,,

does date mean have sex? then think of the girl!

give him a pack of 3. He will do what he wants and all his mother can do is talk to him and give advice

I don't exactly see any point in a 14 year old guy dating ._.

Dates at that age are innocent

Depends, what do they mean by dating.

I started at 13

16