Do you think 14 is too young to date?

I'd tell my children the same thing I'm telling you... when you really want to date and maybe have a girlfriend, you should be able to earn your own money to pay for any kind of date that requires it... and to buy a small gift when you wish to. It's not about the age as much as it is about the maturity and being able to help yourself to have a date and later, a girlfriend. :)
I'm glad you have a friend :)