In school-based programs we focus a lot on healthy relationship skills, which are important, but also assume that teenagers are dating, this study affirms that it's ok if you decide to date or decide not to date. Both are acceptable and healthy. Brooke Douglas More Quotes by Brooke Douglas More Quotes From Brooke Douglas We know that romantic relationships are very common among adolescents -- in fact, a majority have been involved in some type of romantic activity by 15 to 17 years of age. Brooke Douglas health-news They don't lack general social competence, they have friends, just like teenagers who are dating. Brooke Douglas health-news