Others work to contribute to the household income. Some work and don't go to school, others do both. Girls go to the gym to work out or do aerobics. In their free time, Costa Rican teens spend a lot of time browsing sites on the Internet, listen to music, watch TV, or play sports. Fashion Trends Jeans are always in style with Costa Rican teens and are worn with shirts or T-shirts.
Cargo pants are also a big hit with both boys and girls.
Otherwise, it's fun watching the gossip shows and knowing a little of everyone's dirty laundry. Teens start becoming interested and possibly dating at around 12 or 13, but dating age depends a lot on what rules the parents have set. Some Costa Rican parents don't allow their children to begin dating until after they are 15 years old or even 18 years old. Some don't like you to go out on dates until after you finish high school and some don't care at what age you begin to date. Sometimes there are chaperones on dates, but it's getting to be old-fashioned.