At what is does the average teen start dating?

At what is does the average teen start dating?
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I don't know what the average is. But I think that is a decision that should be made between a teen and his parents. You, as his parent, should know him well enough to know if he is ready. If you decide he is ready, tell him you want to meet any girl(s) that he does date.
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