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Answer the following questions based on the article above(A) It was mentioned that "the mark of puberty between the ages of 13 and 17 signalled emotional maturity – a sign of readiness for a relationship". Do you agree that between 13 and 17 is a good time to go steady? And why?(B) Interestingly, the article also mentions that sex was not a major factor when dating but rather companionship and conversation. Based on your own experience or interaction with your peers, how accurate or true is that opinion of our youths in Singapore?

(A)No, at that time we are usually not really ready to go into a relationship. We are still young and we should place more emphasis on our studies. I feel that at such a young age we are still immature and innocent. Right now we should only have crushes and infatuation as most people only experience true love at a more matured age like 18+++. At this age we usually only have crushes, but if we really like a person we should get to know him/her as a friend first before asking the person out much much later.

(B)It is true. We live in a conservative Asian society and actually should not show an outward display of affection or have sex yet. Teenagers in Singapore usually look for a girlfriend/boyfriend because of common interest or just like and want companionship.