I'm having the exact same struggle with my 15-year-old son that Candice described in another comment. I am finding it impossible to convince him that "dating" is more than a very narrow definition of going out with a girl to dinner and the movies. Anyone find more specific, helpful parameters?
CandiceAugust 4, 2015
Personally, I think the counsel not to "go on dates" before the age of 16 is about as clear as mud. Most young people do not count "pairing up to do something" as DATES. Where is the counsel about not having a significant other until after a certain age?? My mia maids feel that they are following the strength of youth counsel because they don't go to the movies or out to dinner with the boy that they are having an exclusive friendship with. What the heck? Can anyone help me locate some words of wisdom on this that don't use the word 'date'? Or is this actually saying "it's okay to have a special friend before the age of 16 as long as you don't go anywhere and spend any money"?
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AngieDecember 5, 2015
I'm having the exact same struggle with my 15-year-old son that Candice described in another comment. I am finding it impossible to convince him that "dating" is more than a very narrow definition of going out with a girl to dinner and the movies. Anyone find more specific, helpful parameters?
CandiceAugust 4, 2015
Personally, I think the counsel not to "go on dates" before the age of 16 is about as clear as mud. Most young people do not count "pairing up to do something" as DATES. Where is the counsel about not having a significant other until after a certain age?? My mia maids feel that they are following the strength of youth counsel because they don't go to the movies or out to dinner with the boy that they are having an exclusive friendship with. What the heck? Can anyone help me locate some words of wisdom on this that don't use the word 'date'? Or is this actually saying "it's okay to have a special friend before the age of 16 as long as you don't go anywhere and spend any money"?
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