In reading this, I talked to my 8 year old about this and asked her opinion.. as of present, she isnt allowed to wear make-up other than once in a while when her and her big sister are playing (16 year old).
I asked her when she felt she would or should be able to wear make-up out in public and her answer was....
"I think Im grown up enough when Im 13 dad, same time I get my ears pierced"
NOW... Music Dad ... I have dating advise when they get to that age, as Ive already put TONS of thought into this and my oldest is 18 ... so Ive lived it as well ....
When the new boyfriend comes to the door for his first meeting of yourself .... smile ... reach over ... and give him a BIG WET KISS .... then look at him gently and say..
"Now... if you do anything more than that with my daughter,,,, Im going to do the same to you" ...