how can i know that my daughter has started dating.[13 years old]?
102503
Make sure she has a curfew, know her friend's parents and their rules, know who she is hanging out with and what they do.  Talk to her about sex and your concerns.  Parents who burry their heads in the sand are more likely to have children participating in risky behavior.  And when the time comes and she wants to have sex, let her know that while you don't approve of it, that you want her to be safe about it.
1059630
2 years can be a lot , then nothing at all if your 16 and she's 14 that's a problem .You don't say how old , you may be too young in her parents eyes to date .If your 17 and she's 15 then there could be legal problems .Now when your 23 and she's 21 , That's not the case but can you see what I'm trying to explain.If your 14 and she's 12 ,I'd be very upset your wanting to date at 14.I honestly can't see an answer without knowing the ages .Your shy is not a bad thing ( not totally ) Give yourself some time and get to know the family ( if you can ).With so many very young parents , many of us are guarding our teens from the possibility of it happening to ours,It's not to say your not a great guy , just not the right time . Parents should be respected , they support the children and have earned this right .If you were a parent How would you react ? What age should your daughter start dating ? If young and something happened , would you care that happened ? Sometimes teenagers don't look into the view of the parents .We want you to be happy and date and enjoy life But rules are usually for the interest of the child / young adult .
948772
It's hard for someone young to understand about dating but its really simple.  I wish I would have known what I know now back then.  Simply just walk up to her and ask her is the most easiest thing to do.  Don't worry about the answer or work yourself up over it.  Just walk up and say hey "NAMEGOESHERE" I wanted to know if you wanted to go to the movies next weekend and wait for your answer.  I know at that age its very nerve racking to do but you just need to do it.  If she likes you in that way then she will say YES, if she wants to be friends then she will say NO, simple as that.  Don't worry about the movies being cliche, do what you want to do or ask her if she would like to go out sometime then if she says yes discuss it with her on your lunch break or after school etc.\nBest Wishes and hope you get up the nerve to just ask her!!!
571165
Well, first understand that you chose to date someone 9 years younger so SHE IS JUST BEING HER.   Why do we all make choices in life and then question them afterwards as if we were surprised.  She's 9 years younger, she's going to be immature.  Maturity is experience, life situations.  You can't do anything, it's not right to talk to her about something that is natural for her.  It's unfair.  You will make her self conscious and that is just wrong.  If you can't deal, move on to an older girl, despite the fact that you get along.
356702
15 is a reasonable age to be dating. I started at around that age. I would not let her date anyone more than three years older than her and would prefer any boys 18 years of age to be Seniors in high school. When she is 18 she can do what she wants but until then she is my daughter and I will do what I need to in order to keep her safe!! Of course meeting the "date" is a must and there will be rules such as what time to be home, and letting her know she can call me for ANY reason if she needs to no matter what the time or where she is!!
128048
Open communication and hold back judgement as much as possible.  The more comfortable she is with you, the more she'll open up and tell you about her life.  \n\nMy mom and I really had problems when I was a teenager (I'm guessing that's how old your daughter is), but we started to understand each other when I went away to college.  Now she and I talk a few times a week or more.  Hang in there!  :)
1156222
no! go have fun! you date again when YOU are ready, not when your ex is ready or when your daughter is ready for you to date...ITS YOUR LIFE! Grab life by the horns! (thanks dodge for the catchy line)
765080
It might not be about you, it might just be that her parents don't want her dating anyone right now.  A lot of people wait until a girl is 16 before allowing her to date.\n\nTry this--write them a letter, asking formal permission to spend time with her.  Let them know you are willing to address any concerns they might have, and tell them you have the utmost respect for her and would never do anything that would compromise that.  Let them know that if they would prefer, you would be willing to spend time with her at their home when they are present if that would make them more comfortable, or take a chaperone if they went out.  Ask to come by sometime in the evening and meet them.  Let them know you will respect any decision they make, and then DO SO.  If they say no, leave her alone.\n\nThis might seem like excessive effort, but it seems like you really want to hang out with her, so it might be worth it, and it would show you to be a very mature and courageous individual.  It might win them over.  Either way, you will have done everything you could do.
5445
The 2 year age difference don't matter because i am dating a girl who is 13 and I am 15 unless you are thinking about sex and he is too but your nor his parents will let it happen unless you have a dad like mine is and he dose too so age really don't matter to anyone unless it comes to that
923942
find out yourself.\ngo talk to her and find out.\nwe canot for sure tell you.\nman this is like kindergarden stuff,,
739969
Take your self in hand before the date.. Your not in love, your in lust.. Keep in mind that everyone you come in contact have aids and is out to kill you til they can prove differently.. By than you will know if you really want to have something to do with them or if they are just a passing fancy..  Ask yourself if you would like your daughter to act like you..
794648
You don't say how old you are or how old she is....It could be okay if both of you are of legal age.  I have a feeling one of you isn't.
364469
ask her parents.  It will work
931527
We met in middle school i was in 7th she was in 8th you relation ship is lasting this long because we are commitied to each other we aren't in an opean relationship. The fist time we started seeing each orher she asked me out on a date then after awhile she askd me to be her gf. And i haven't moved into her house yet because we are buy one right now. So yeah that is about it.
168245
talk to her. It's only a year what's the big deal. If your old enough to date though and it isn't illegal or anything bad like that than go for it.
593253
I think 16 is the appropriate age.  That's when I started dating.  By then you have a better idea of guys and what they are like.  But I guess it really depends on the individual.  I know I won't let my daughter date until 16.
958850
I just consulted my 11-year-old daughter.  She says 11.