No Way No How

The other day I was driving in the car with my daughter, and she asked me;, “Daddy where did you go the other day?” I began to explain to her that I went on a date. She asked me if she could meet her. I explained to her that I would not introduce her to anyone until I felt it was appropriate. This is when the conversation gets interesting. The child than asked me when can she start dating. Huh? “When can I start dating? My mommy said when I turn thirteen. “ And my reply was not ever no way no how and over my dead body. I thought that was an extremely articulate way of handling that situation. So the question is, what age is appropriate to allow my daughter to start dating? I say between the ages of 16-18. Don’t get me wrong, I know she will probably try way before then. But I will be damned if I co-sign onto anything earlier. I spend way too much time substitute teaching these kids, and the things that come out their mouths are reckless. They take rachetness to a whole new level! These boys compared to me are goons, and I know what I was on at 13,14,15,16…….. I promise you I will be out here letting round loose. Some people may disagree with me or have anger towards this next statement, but I outright told my baby “I ain’t raising a hoe” and I was not on BS. I refuse to be one of those dudes that has a daughter wild and partaking in debauchery. So, what do I do to curtail her desire of dating? I already know she is attractive to boys, and these cats are already on my baby. She has blossomed since her mother passed away and she looks 13 already. I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO. If any has any suggestions send them my way, and PRAY FOR ME!