Is it OK to date at a young age?

This rule states that by dividing your own age by two and then adding seven you can find the socially acceptable minimum age of anyone you want to date. So if youre a 24-year-old, you can feel free to be with anyone who is at least 19 (12 + 7) but not someone who is 18.

What causes dating at a young age?

“Frequent dating in early adolescence is connected with poor school performance, drug use, and delinquency. Other problems include poor social skills that last years, depression, or sexual activity.” (Fogarty, 2008).

What is dating at young age?

Getting into relationships and dating at a young age has a negative impact and adverse effects on young children and teenagers. Dating during the high school years has many disadvantages including poor academic performance, social disobedience and increased levels of delinquency, depression, pregnancy, and drug use.