Don't date someone you wouldn't want to marry.

I don't see anything wrong with it, as long as they have a brain. I'm still with my HS sweetheart after 7 years, and we're still happy together.

maybe in your junior year, but try your best just to get past highschool and get into the real world (or digital world for a year or two).

The drama is just part of being a teenager. Intense emotions. Insecurity. Ten minutes of life experience with handling those emotions and dealing with other people. If the drama weren't over dating, it would be over something else. Kids just have to (survive long enough to) outgrow it.

When I was in high school I would’ve recommended it As an adult I wouldn’t really worry about it If I were you I wouldn’t go out of my way looking for a relationship, but if something were to happen then I think you should let it

I had a pretty good time with dating in highschool.

Oh, but the drama is the best part! At least to watch, not be a part of. I'm a judgy person, so I enjoyed watching people fight and then be best friends the next day. To answer the question, though, oh absolutely. Not only is it completely harmless, but it can provide insight into characteristics that you are into, or at the very least, put some experience under your belt for when you enter college when it ACTUALLY matters so that you aren't a nervous wreck talking to women/men. From what I see on this thread, most people are concerned about making good grades instead of dealing with a significant other, but that isn't entirely true. Having good grades shouldn't be the only thing you have going for you, because there are a lot of other people with "good grades." Having skills like 'time management' is also very important. Not only will good time management help you fit in more activities into your schedule that colleges will look at, but learning how to time manage in relationships will leave you better prepared in the future. Most high school relationships fail as a result of either smothering your partner, or being too detached from them, both of which are extreme example of poor time management. I've been with my high school sweetheart for nearly 5 years now, and we've grown a lot within those years. We started off very detached from one another, however we both learned how to balance jobs, sports, grades, personal time, hobbies, and each other, and we grew a lot as a couple in those periods of "little to no work," as we could spend more time together. If you're in high school and you are thinking about asking out your crush, go for it. The worst they're going to say is no. (which is extremely unlikely. Throughout all of high school, I've only seen 1 rejection, and that was because there was a mixup of sexual preference) Being in a relationship will strengthen social skills, time management skills, and who knows, you might just -blam!- a bitch.

Meum deus...

I wouldn't even recommend high school, let alone dating in it

I personally do not think so, if you are an outgoing person, go for it. But if you’re like me and super quiet, just eavesdrop on people talking about girls you actually like, and judge if it’s worth it or not.

I never did (so I could focus on my studies of course....) but I loved my friends having gfs because of the drama it was down right hilarious. [spoiler]Wort[/spoiler] [spoiler]Wort[/spoiler]

I didn't. A lot of my friends did, and a lot of them regretted doing that because they had to deal with drama during and after high school because of it. Sometimes baby mama/daddy drama, sometimes gossiping, etc. If you want to, go ahead. I personally don't recommend it because kids should focus more on their studies and honing their potential rather than trying to fit in with the crowd.

Na, at least not in my experience. Its fine for some people which is no biggie. But for most at the stage you dont have a whole lot of say or freedom in what you do. Obligations to school and family, most dont have their own vehicle yet. Once youre out of parental/guardian house living for college or a job it feels less awkward and constrained since you have more say in what you do and can meet people in a more natural way. But if theres someone that seems worth it theres no harm in giving it a shot! If it doesnt work out it hurts, but the worst that happens is youre sad, move on, and find someone better 👍

Lol "dating" is the bs you gotta deal with if you wanna get yo dick wet. You don't need to mean anything you say to the bitch