Yes, she will balk and cringe at the conversation, but that is part of her choosing a physical relationship. Ideally, conversations about dating for 14 year olds happen in small doses. They should arise organically and occur when neither of you is upset or angry with the other.

Is 14 a normal age to start dating?

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, kids start dating at an average age of 12 and a half for girls and 13 and a half for boys. Every teen — or preteen — is different, though, and your child might be ready sooner or later than their peers.