Listen, I am 12 and I have had 18 boyfriends in my whole life so far. I have had sex once and Im not pregnant...The only way kids should be able to have sex is with a condom.

 If my daughter had a boy friend, I would not object.
However, if I allowed my daughter to have a"boyfriend" in the sense of a "dating" context, I would have to have my head examined!
It it "not cute" nor in my opinion "appropriate".

I once again use knowledge and common sense to come to this decision.

The physical, mental, and spiritual and educational development of a 10 year old at this point, is reliant on their parents, adults and/or guardians, who are responsible for making a practical and safe decision for their child.

Although your child may perceive a "boyfriend" as a friend who happens to be a boy, the boy may perceive this title as something else.
Bottom line, a ten year old should be involved in school work, obeying their parents, school and church activities, studying, hobbies and "children" behavior.

"Train your children up in the way they should go, and they will not flee from it"
You are responsible for educating your children, and keeping them am children until they become adults!

 OMG..I should have known the other side would be the Pre Teens thinking Sex is Ok. It is not in my opinion.
Do you know its a Fact that 1 out of 3 have a STD or will get one. Their are so many more things that you could be doing, Please get Sex off the Brain and do something Good for yourself. Girls listen up, a male will say Anything, to get what they want from you and at this age group, it seems to both girls and guys believe everything they are saying, . Wait until you you are mature enough to understand that Homones are Raging and Please find something else to do. We as Parents are not Stupid ! We are always 2 steps ahead of you. We have been in your shoes, but I think that this is getting more out of control, because a lot of Parents are either both working, or they are not talking to their kids and they want this Friendship with their kids,and Parenting next. Its the other way around. Please think real hard kids.! Don't let anyone talk you into something. Get another Hobby or something else to do. :)

 You know ... It is pretty stupid but, its nothing more than holding hands, hugging, and a few kisses hear and there...so parents.....let your kids have a life!!!jeez

 Of course not. They are still kids. By the way, what do you mean by "relationships"? Hopefully, not sex or dating.

 If a parent let their child date at the age of 10- 15 they need their azz beat that's just to young and they wonder why kids grow up so fast cause of parents like them (I'm for it)

 No. That's too young.10-12 years old are kids. Do you know what's the meaning of kids! Kids should have fun in their lives, study, play, watch TV and not dating or having relationships.

 I never had any relationship like that, and I am doing just fine.

 I agree that parents shouldn't let 10-12 year olds date they are just children i think that is ridiculous. You don't need to date when your that age or have sex in fact girls that age should still be playing with DOLLS NOT BOYS!!! I know many 8 year olds that already have a boyfriend! When i was that age my friends and i considered ourselves too young! Sure, it would be nice to have one now but we aren't disparate!! This world is so BACKWARDS!!!(:*[)

 More prayer. It seems that there's a problem here and that's why 60% are against children having boyfriends and girlfriends. They need to be kids and not worry about all of the other complicated stuff, as it will come soon enough.

 This is why children are having children!

 Dating and sex is fun and fine!

 I just turned 11 and my friend has a boyfriend so I should have one to and I don't want sex whatever that is. Rosegirl

 Absolutely, positively NOT!! It encourages our youngsters to experiment. Whether it is with drugs, alcohol or sex, it is just WRONG and we must not encourage it! And by allowing them to have boy- or girlfriends at these young ages, we ARE encouraging it, folks! We must take responsibility for our children ... And ourselves.

It's one thing for the kids to hang out as a group at someone's house, go to a youth group meeting, or to go to a movie, but at this age kids don't even know what life is supposed to be all about; they are too self-involved, as it should be. They need time to learn about themselves, who they are and what they want to become. They need this time to sort out all the things life hands us and decide what kind of person they want to be.

 Wow the negative people have gone through puberty yet. I have a gf and I'm 11 -_- we kissed on the lips -_- i would never let my parents know i just don't tell them anything

 I think at that age they're really just friends hanging out trying to act adult. I don't see any real harm in it but i don't really think they should be having relationships that young. At 10-12 you don't really know who you are yet. At that age most people are still figuring it out and in the mean time are just going along with what everyone else is doing.

 No, in general they're just doing it to try to be cool and act like adults.

 What can a less than teenager know about life? Barely going through puberty, if not even.

 Nooooonnonono i know a lot of kids who are pregnant and under age

 I'm fifteen so this may look b ad on my part but I am against a 12 year old having a boyfriend. I don't date because I still feel I am a bit to young. I also feel that I don't truly understand yet the responsibility and consequences that could come to a close relationship. Yes, I have once had a boyfriend and things did get out of hand which is why I no longer date. He then cheated on me 4 times and since then dating has been an issue with me. So i am against it. Sorry.

 I am totally against it nowadays its not just about the little boyfriend or girlfriend thing but its about risky behaviors and bad choses that will scar you for the rest of your life. Nothing is so-called innocent nowadays kids and teens are getting pregnant and becoming single mothers causing the babies involved to suffer and to be deprived of both parents. But truly the worse would be the FACT that statistics show that HIV infections are rising among young people. Kids need to be in their books and not worrying about the opposite sex right now they have their whole lives ahead of them and one mistake can ruin them for life.

 Come on peps they are way way too young

 I agree kids should not be dating or even consider it at this age. School should be their focus.

 I don't like 10-12 year olds having special relationships with the opposite sex. They are too young for it and they will get plenty of time in the future.

 What is wrong with the parents now days to let a 12 or 13 year old date is sad. Let them be kids because that what they are kids. And to the child who has had sex that is sad to your parents must not care about what happens to you so you should find some respect for yourself if you think theses boys love you they do not and will not even care about you after the fact and when you get stds or a baby and you are a baby you will grow up real fast and learn the hard way i feel sorry for you. All boys want is sex and at that age 13,14,15,16,....its all about how many they can get it will not make them love and respect you they are going to use you and move on to the next girl so if your parents do not care i hope this helps all the little girls growing up to fast .

 I don't think someone this age is ready for to date let alone have a girlfriend or boyfriend. Kids are not that mature at that age.

 I believe that kids at that

 10-12 year olds dating is ridiculous. I mean, come on. That's luring them into bad situations and making them focus more on sex when they get older. Kids and teens should focus on one stage of their life. Why do they want to grow up so fast and have a bf or gf? Childhood is the most important stage and shouldn't be ruined by "going out". Seriously.

 No i don't think it's good because it will directly effects your studies........

 I see no harm in it, as long as they aren't losing their virginities/ kissing many many boys is there really any harm?
I dislike the whole "12 year olds should be playing with action figures" statement, barbie's got a boyfriend, ken, so seriously, if you don't want kids to have bfs and gfs at a young age don't give them toys that encourage it

 It is the best way to have more children and learn more quicker. It will raise the number of human on the earth.

 I am against this because you know what them boy's are thinking about 1 thing sex and that is it ( most ) any how my daughter is 12 and she is only aloud to have a boyfriend at school that is the only date she will go on till she is 16-18

 OK well i don't see why it matters. I'm 13 i have a boyfriend. My mom knows she monitors it. I know about sex and things like that. I don't believe in sex before marriage. At this age usually when a guy and a girl go out its nothing like your probably thinking. This is how it is; see each other at school, hug, hold hands, and sometimes kiss. Sometimes a date such as the movies but most of the time its with a group or as you call it a double date. Most of the time the kids that do more that just that are the ones that don't have guidance and have no support behind them. So really, why does it matter, sure we say i love you and all that but it doesn't mean its for real. Girls and guys should realize that at this age its all about having fun, and living life to the fullest. Not about the sex, or anything like that. And your first time should be special with the person you know you truly love. So i don't think it should matter.

 Kids are kids....they should stay kids for awhile and kids nowadays are so diff....they are rude and rebellious. I think its the parents fault that they dont educate their kids and they dont think of the consequences.

 It doesn't bug me when Teens date, But What bugs me is That a bunch of Kids my age [I'm 12] Think its fun And Cool that they Have a Bf/Gf But They dump Their Bf/Gf Or they dump Them, and they don't even care, They just can go find another person to try and get kisses from. Its dumb! A stupid girl at my school Was just dumped by her 5th boyfriend in one month, And she tells me "YES! Its a record! I got 5 Boyfriends in 1 MONTH!" Jeez They act like dumb Jerks! They don't know What love is! Its DUMB. =[