Should teenagers get into serious relationships?

[mrbizzard]

Do you think teenagers should have the right to have serious relationships?

[KismetDora]

Do you think teenagers should have the right to have serious relationships?

Certainly not! There are very many valid reasons why there are the classification differences between adults and children, and teenagers certainly fall into the category of 'children'. We can euphemistically refer to them as 'adolescents' or 'young adults', but even the 'older' teens (18 and 19) still generally lack the life skills necessary to make mature, rational, non-hormonal decisions.
I am assuming that 'serious relationships' refers to 'affairs of the heart' and the afore mentioned  'hormonal' stage of life is definitely not the time to make decisions on 'love'. Hence, we have the reference to love at that stage of life as 'puppy love', clearly implying its lack of maturity.
The teen years are meant to be carefree and un-encumbered, with the most serious concerns being high school graduation and college and/or career choices. Besides, it's highly likely that the one you love at 18 will not appeal to you at 25!

[Nancy5]

I agree, teenagers should not get into serious relationships, but how do you stop them?  I'm not talking about 13 or 14 year old kids, but 16 and up.  If you forbid them, you can possibly push them into the relationship more, kids sometimes will do the exact opposite you want them because they are teens and parents 'are old and don't know things, or things are different now ".  I think they should play the field and enjoy the teen years, but unfortunately there are times when they will do what they want no matter what you say or do, as you can't be with them 24/7.

[LaTashaS28]

No I do not think so at that age, at that age they should not be thinking about a serious relationship. They should be enjoying life, school, before they ever think about a serious relationship of any kind.

[melissajh44]

I agree, who's to stop them, but they really should be focused on doing the absolute best they can in school and planning what they'd like their career path to be. Nowadays it's sad to say but most relationships do not last at all.

[blondie71]

I don't think teenagers should be in a serious relationship because they have not even learned about themselves.  I am going through something similar my son is going to be 22 this year and in a relationship with a 36 year old woman.  They just informed me that they are getting married in December, which I am not happy about she has had several children that she gave up after 3 years, she recently moved out of her last husband house (I don't know how many times she has been married) she I one child living with her now she will be 12 this month.  She can't have any more children and my son wanted several of his own children and now he is going to marry someone that can't give that to him.  They met in March 2013 while he was living with another girlfriend that he had been planning a wedding with.  How can things change so much?  I have been very upset I use to be so close to my son now I am lucky if I hear from him if he needs something (information) from his ex because we are still close and she is 20. I am hoping that things go bad and he doesn't get married I sound awful but I don't care for this women she is trying to act like she is younger than she is.

[sherryinutah]

Does a "serious relationship" mean that the teenagers are sexually involved with each other?

Can we control teenagers and watch them every minute?

Are teenagers mature enough to deal with adult responsibilities if the girl ends up being pregnant?

I think it's important to communicate with teenagers to make sure they understand the pros and cons of being in a "serious relationship" prematurely.   

[dreamyxo]

No.  I don't think young teenagers should even date.  I didn't have my first relationship until I was in college and I think I was the better for it.  Their priorities should be in school and having fun and being a kid.  They have the rest of their lives to have serious relationships.  They don't need all that drama.

[gaylasue]

No, I do not.  They are so eager to grow up too quickly.  There is a whole world of people out there for them to meet but they let the hormones rule their heads.

[moonangel]

I don't think anyone should get married before they are 25  my son was all set up to go to college to be a vetenarian  ok well I don't know how to spell it  ok animal doctor lol all we had left to do was to move him into the dorms anyways his girlfriend talked  him into getting married first she told him they could live in a couples dorm so they got married then she told him lets save up some more money first so they got jobs and saved up a little bit of money of course about six months into their marriage she got pregnant dont get me wrong I adore our grandchildren but now severeal years later they are really struggling because once she got pregnant she quit working and has never went back  I see my son struggling to make enough money and of course now he has hindsight but it doesn't change anything I think 25  is a good age it gives you time to go to college or to understand what it takes to make it in the world of ours

[LenoraMinogue]

Like it or not, teenagers are becoming independent adults, and exploring sexuality is part of growing up. It's best to give them good advice and be someone they can talk to about difficult choices.

[ljrjess69]

they are going to no matter what!!!

[shmanalise]

NO! try a little of everyone, its the only chance you get, you have all your life to be serious

[masked_brown_guy]

You know, way back in the day people use to get into serious marriage type relationships at that age so it isn't unnatural for the youth today to do the same. Some people mature faster than others.

[kewl4reals]

Do you think teenagers should have the right to have serious relationships?

Yes, they should, because they need to learn sometime