Overview Talking about dating (either your personal experiences or those of your peers) is a fun way to discuss intimacy in adolescence. Think about your first date -- how old were you? How did you approach the boy or girl you liked? Where did you go? What were your general feelings about the date? For those of you who have not dated (and there are LOTS of adolescents who haven't dated...and for various reasons), reflect on your thoughts and feelings relate to dating - either based on what you've seen in your peer groups, heard from family members, or seen in the media. For this week's discussion, I want you to respond to the following hypothetical prompts related to letting YOUR child date: At what age would you allow your child to date? What rules or limits would you set? (i.e., do you need to meet the boy or girl before they go out? Could they go out alone or would they need to go in groups?) What do you think are potential gains and losses that dating might expose your child to?