Dating at and early age, is healthy?

Tamar1923: When kids/ teenagers date from the ages of 10- 17 is healthy and "okay". Give me your response please.

Aura: As long as they are not pressured into anything, it's fine

calybonos: I dated my teacher when I was in 4th grade, and it was a very good learning experience for her.

Hi Im Chelsea: Just as long as they use protection. Pregnant at 9 is not a good start.

Eagster: Interesting question

Pragmatic Aristocrat: I honestly think it depends on the child. I think I would have been fine if I dated at age 11. I was always very mature for my age though. My parents are really old fashioned though so said that we had to wait till age 16. Some children though only date to piss off mommy and daddy which I dont think is healthy. Others date just to say "Look I have a partner! Yay me" which I also think is bad. I think dating is often harder for younger people though in general since you can never tell who is taking it seriously, who is committed, and if that person is not going to have issues down the road which makes them leave you hanging. Some are mature enough to date during puberty and some are not. I dont think we can judge how early based on children we seen in the past since some kids are obviously mature and some obviously are not.

@Chelsea: She said dating NOT SEX!

RainbowSugarCube: Depends how mature u r

Hi Im Chelsea: If she is like 11 and he is 16 or 17, people might wonder, but then, everyone gossips and loves to spread rumors.

Oldhamguy28: @hi I'm Chelsea what age did you start dating? My first proper date was when I was about 13.

SWlNE: What is meant by if it's 'healthy'? As in eating all your veggies?