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Eek! Tween and teen romance is enough to put any parent on edge. Protective parents might joke that their child is off-limits from dating until age 25, but with many kids hitting puberty by age 10, how realistic is that? So, when is it okay for kids to date and, let's face it, kiss? (P.S.- Here are some tips for talking about puberty and safe sex.)

Q: At what age should kids be allowed to date?

Age 10-11

Age 12-13

Age 14-15

Age 16 or older

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