Reasons for teen dating

Teens date in order to:

• Go out and do things with friends of the opposite sex.
• Have fun, enjoyment, and recreation.
• Have social status among their peers. Some teenagers who do not begin dating when their friends do may be dropped from that social group.
• Be independent from their parents.
• Obtain love, affection, and friendship.
• Experiment with sex and/or choose a mate.