There are simply too many dangers associated with this kind of activity.

Instead, they should be encouraged to participate in their parents.

Before deciding how you're going to proceed, it's crucial to realize that contemporary dating is radically different from what it was when the majority of today's parents were kids.

Sexual promiscuity is rampant, even among Christian teens, and many young people receive little or no moral guidance from their parents.

From friendships to dating, these are the years that Christian teens start building ties outside of the family.

While these relationships are an exciting time for Christian teens, they also come with their own issues and hazards.

In light of this, we would advise that boys and girls under the age of seventeen should not be allowed to go out on one-on-one dates.Long before the first date, teach your child about dating.In the early preteen years, help her to build a godly foundation for relationships. When your preteen seeks God, the world of dating (and your role as a parent) is a lot less stressful.The world wants to define dating for your teenager.Satan bombards her with images of "normal relationships" that contradict God's Word.I don't agree with all of Cloud's advice, and his tone can be a bit flippant, but he acknowledges the seldom-addressed dating drought in Christian circles.He also debunks many popular myths, such as "dating around is unchristian" and "God will definitely bring the right one to you." Copyright © 2011 Christianity Today.