When are teens ready to date? More than anything this is a question each family must answer based on their values. At some point in adolescence most teens begin to date. Good communication with your teen will help you feel more certain about when your teen should start dating.

When your teen wants to start dating seriously, you need to set down the rules. Here are a few to follow:

Know whom your teen is dating.

Know where your teen is going on a date and what they plan to do.

Set guidelines for where, when, and how often your teen goes on dates.

Set the curfew.

Don't jump to conclusions about what dating means. Don’t suppose than dating mean sex.

Be clear about your family rules on dating.

Teens often have questions about dating and intimate relationships. As parents you should try to help your teen understand what a healthy relationship is. Remember, teens fall in love intensely, so listen to them and don’t judge their relationships.