The evolution of teenage dating Culture, technology changes dating etiquette over time

by Lilah Skovran

The adjustment of a tie, a bouquet of flowers at the ready, palms sweaty, ready to shake the hand of an intimidating father. Dating back when our parents were teenagers has changed majorly. Forget waiting by the landline--a text will suffice.

The term “dating” was first used in a newspaper column in 1986, it meant to go out with someone who is romantically interested.

Online dating, Snapchat, and the “talking phase” has taken the world of dating by storm.

But how was dating in the past? When today's dating scene is compared to circa 1980s, there have been some major changes.

Kristin Anderson, media assistant with a teenage daughter, feels that dating now compared to when she was younger isn’t necessarily better or worse, it just seems more casual and straightforward.

“I am not really 100% sure that people even go out on dates anymore in high school,” Anderson said.

“I thought it was more casual, 'talking' over text or Snapchat and going to prom