Middle School Dating- Do or Dont?

I'm in 8th grade, and people seem to be really into the whole dating game. I usually focus on my studies, and afterschool activities, and such. I have a policy for myself where I won't date untill 10th grade. I have a bunch of guy friends, and stuff, but I'm definitely not ready for a relationship. What do you guys think of dating in middle school, for an academically driven girl?

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I totally agree with glam505. Be close, be friends, share good times but stay away from the bf/gf thing. When young kids break up they tell each other鈥檚 secrets and it ends up just being this huge game of humiliation.

Word of advice. If this happens to you DO NOT play back. Show people you're the better person. And it can happen with girls too, but when you have a bf you feel like you can tell him anything.

Just enjoy groups of good friends and it's okay to have that one special guy friend. I do and I'm a lot older. I don't want to lecture you, but at your young age it's just natural that kids have a tough time controlling their behavior.

So be careful in picking your friends boys or girls. And if you are academically driven then you'll have a tough time staying focused if you throw a boy in the mix. So wait for your hormones to level out and then maybe think about a bf.

But your best bet, seriously, is to find a guy just a driven as you. But BE careful. Just enjoy yourself and worry about a bf when you know what to do with one.

Don't listen to what's her face. Let studying interfere with your life!! Studying is your life! You have all the time in the world for dating and bf's later in high school and after high school.

Don't let the desire for a bf distract you from achieving your long term goals.

Don't do what I did, put off studying until I was older. Get it over with ASAP and then have fun. I totally regret not letting "studying get in the way of my life". I would have had a totally different life had I done it the way you are doing it now. If I would have had your mind set.

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dating in middle school is pointless. and most of the time it comes back to bite you. if you dont want to date..don't! its more fun in highschool anyways.

just have fun!!!
Okay, first of all i think that's really responsible of you and I really admire you for that. I think for a girl who wants to focus on academics that that's probably the best choice. People date in 8th grade but things don't get serious until high school. And most high school couples aren't even serious, they just think they are.
Relashionships mess up everything. If I were you I would focus past 10th grade.. as I am currently a sophomore and I was there once and now I've forgotten what falling in love is and what is good being this age, just in the past 2 years. If I were you just focus on school and make good, reliable friendships.
I would definately wait. No rush .

Guy's usually have one thing on their mind anyway. Your emotions can definately effect your studies. There is plenty of time.
It's acceptable, but don't feel pressured to go on a date if you don't want to. You'll know when the time is right.....
do not get in to a big hurry .

just try and take things nice and slow and let everything take its own course .

good luck
if u want to, go ahead.

but if not,

dont worry.

middle school dating is kinda lame.

and you'll have plenty of time in hs.

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Hold off of guys until after you graduate.

'Cause then this THING happens where you don't want to be in the relationship you're in, but you're completely stuck in it because the person is a little crazy and ya'll have been dating for years. And its your Senior year and then you're emotionally screwed over because your boyfriend has planned your whole future for you and you want the complete opposite of that, but if you confront them, they'll be upset with you because they think you hate them and then they go all emo and like cut themselves and then the **** is all your fault and you hate your life and by then don't even wanna go to college or date again ever in your life. Then you'll develop mental disorders and need hospitilization.

I mean, there's a chance..sometimes that happens..

=| don't date, WAIT. lol
I think dating for middle school kids should wait until 10th grade cuz 9th grade u need to have da highs creditsto help u along da way. so if u have da lowest grade n ur senior yr u'll hav extra credits to help u. but hav a bf is fine.
School is always more important than dating. Wait until high school to worry about any of that. Work on getting good grades and let everyone else do whatever they want to. Tenth grade sounds like a perfect time to start dating, so good luck.
Dont do it! you have a good head on your shoulders and immature guys in middle school are going to derail your plans. As long as you keep friends you will have more fun through school without being in a relationship. Being in a relationship is stressful. You have to meet their needs and be around them all the time. It is just another thing to worry about. I personally did date in middle school, but that was the last time I did because it was redicules. I didn't date in high school either because most highschool girls are still immature. i suggest waiting until you get out of highschool when everyone's brains are fully developed and out of puberty. Thats what I am going to do. Hope I helped.
Baby girl,,,,if you're not ready then don't,most guy's in middle and high school,,,,,,all they wanna do is see how many girls would let them in thier pants and make you a name on a list and brag to all the boys,,,,,so you are being very,very smart,,,with the SDT'S going around and teenage mothers thats out there,,,,,being a virgin is something to be proud of and brag about,,,,,,,,YOU ARE STILL PURE!!!!!!Stay focused finish school,,complete your goals,,then find you someone thats on YOUR LEVEL!!!!
Hey Lina!

I say that middle school dating is fine, as long as the couple really likes each other. I just wish it weren't such a big deal with people gossiping and all. And at this point, only some of the guys are into it.

But you asked for an "academically driven girl" so uh, wait I guess. And if the guy knows a thing or two, he'll prefer a smart girl over a dumb one. BUT - I shall state my point as I have so many times before: don't let studying get in the way of your life. :)
Iam definately in the whole dating game but I dont let them get in the way of my future