at what age should you let your daughter ask a boy to go to the movies with the whole family
It hasn't happened yet and she said it was her boyfriend
Any age - if you're there, what's wrong with her having a friend, regardless of the friend's gender? Saying no for no reason makes kids want to sneak around. Don't overreact and be glad she wants to do things with the family.
Any age. It's not a date if the whole family is there.
Whatever age she has a male acquaintance that she wants to invite to the movies.
I think it depends upon the intent. Are they friends, or is she "making sheep's eyes" at him?
If there is no romantic intent and they're just playmates or buddies in the same neighborhood....any age.
If she thinks this is a precursor to dating and there's the spark of romance in the air? 16.
ETA: I wouldn't go asking her if they're just friends or if there's romance. If you can't figure it out, the answer is no.
ETA2: How old is she?
Any age for a family thing. It's a great opportunity for you to get to know her friends.
Any age. The whole family is there so I don't really think this sounds like a big deal.
Five or six. Whenever he is old enough to go to the movies w/o his own parents.
I encouraged my kids to bring their friends around the family.
4 or 5.
khairete
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About 14 at a minimum.
No one on one dating till at least 16.
Any age... It's not a date if the whole family is there.
It's a good sign that she wants to bring her guy of interest around to hang out with her family. No matter what the age, I'd rather have my daughter go that route than sneaking out to see some guy because she doesn't think we approve of her having a boy friend (or boyfriend)
Any time she wants. It's not a date in any way. They'll sit side by side and not touch. If they touch they don't get to do this again. If they're older tweens......Maybe hold hands but it's seriously NOT in my thoughts at this time that would be anything I'd allow.
If they're under 10 then I imagine he won't say yes for any reason.
If it's a boy she likes then I'd say he's going to feel very uncomfortable and won't say yes unless he really wants to see that particular movie.
On their own group activities where they have numerous fuddy duddys making sure nothing is unobserved due to kids sneaking off or being out of the room for any purpose.
I will let the kids go to youth activities at age 12, dances where they don't snuggle up when dancing at 14, then hopefully they'll have enough experience to date one with another along at 16.
There are logical ages for progress where they can learn and build skills towards making good choices.
