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Dating at Young Age

Dating at a young age has many negative impacts according to research. Teenagers involved in romantic relationships are more likely to have behavioral issues and poorer academic performance compared to peers who spend more time studying. Early dating can increase risks of early pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, substance abuse, depression, and dropping out of school. The emotional stresses of romantic relationships may distract from studies and negatively impact teenagers' psychological well-being. Parents and educators should provide youth with information to make healthy decisions around relationships.

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Dating at Young Age

Dating at a young age has many negative impacts according to research. Teenagers involved in romantic relationships are more likely to have behavioral issues and poorer academic performance compared to peers who spend more time studying. Early dating can increase risks of early pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, substance abuse, depression, and dropping out of school. The emotional stresses of romantic relationships may distract from studies and negatively impact teenagers' psychological well-being. Parents and educators should provide youth with information to make healthy decisions around relationships.

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Dating at Young Age

Getting into relationships and dating at a young age has a


negative impact and adverse effects on young children and
teenagers. Dating during the high school years has many
disadvantages including poor academic performance, social
disobedience and increased levels of delinquency, depression,
pregnancy, and drug use. Physiologists and educational
professionals suggest that teenagers involved in romantic
relationships are more likely to have behavioral problems because
the majority of them are unable to cope with the emotional
stress.
One of the negative effects of dating at a young age includes
poor academic performance and low achievements. Teenagers from
13-16 years old who choose to have romantic relationships have
poor academic outcomes in contrast to their peers who spend more
time on home assignments and receive higher grades (Runhare et al
5). Many teens who become sexually active are more likely to drop
out of school. Another negative outcome of dating at a young age
is pregnancy and negative health effects. Early abortion leads to
increased rates of depression, feeling of misery, serious and
social or emotional difficulties. Dating increases the risk of
drug abuse and alcohol ass a result of depression and emotional
problems. Intoxication may lead to sexual violence, sexual abuse
and rape (Fernández-González et al 25).
The negative effects mentioned above take time away from studying
and lead to psychological problems and emotional distress. Dating
has a great impact on the emotional and psychological well-being
of a person and may lead to distress and serious psychological
problems as well as to pose threats to students’ health and
academic achievements. As the most negative consequences are the
unplanned pregnancy, abortion, early childbearing, sexually
transmitted diseases, drug and alcohol abuse, and dropping out of
school. Parents and educators should provide teenagers with
relevant information about sexual and romantic relations as well
as sex and sexuality.

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