But dating in middle school should not be your priority. Focus on things like friendships, school, and developing your own unique personality more than you focus on finding someone to date. If you want to date, talk to your parents about it and seek their guidance. If you dont want to date, thats perfectly fine.

Is middle school a good age to start dating?

On average, kids begin group dating at 12-and-a-half for girls and 13-and-a-half for boys, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. By the time they hit 15, most begin pairing up. Theres a stark difference between early daters and those who wait until theyre old enough for a learners permit.