Kids are into it, parents are worried about it… and it appears that teen online dating is here to stay

Underage Teenagers Online Dating

As the times change, it seems like more and more kids are starting to date younger and younger. In earlier generations, when a fifth-grader said she had a boyfriend, everyone thought it was cute puppy love.

In our days, parents worry that they might find the two of them under the bleachers.

There are a lots of theories to explain why young kids and teenagers are getting involved in sexual activity earlier. But no matter what, though, it’s a fact of life. And part of the exploring that today’s kids are doing involves teenager online dating.

Teenagers on Grownup Sites

Most real online dating sites are designed especially for adults. To join, you have to click a box that states that you’re eighteen or older. Obviously, there’s nothing to stop a younger teenager from clicking the box and getting full access to the site.

Sites Popular with Teenagers and Young Adults

Many high school and college students enjoy sites like MySpace, FaceBook, and Friendster.

For dating purposes, the home pages serve a similar function to dating site profiles. Teenagers can see each others’ photos, find people with similar interests, and get in touch.