at what age should adolescents begin to date
1 One on One dating should be reserved for the later teen years, ages 16-18 (plus or minus a year depending on who your teen is). 2  Teens are more equipped in late adolescence to further explore what itâs like to date.â 3 Trying Onâ and practicing at relationships is the developmental goal. One on One dating should be reserved for the later teen years, ages 16-18 (plus or minus a year depending on who your teen is). 2  Teens are more equipped in late adolescence to further explore what itâs like to date.