[header] How to prepare a child for dating [title] Have the talk with her, explaining what dating is. [step] The time to offer sound advice, and to let the young person know what to expect during a date is before the event. [title] Help the young person choose their wardrobe and make sure they have presentable clothing and accessories to wear during their date. 
[step] You might go into details such as what is appropriate clothing for different activities, depending on how well the young person already deals with those things. [title] Talk to the young person about exactly where they will be going, and what they are going to do.