Re: Would you let your kids date?
Do not be emotional rather think logically.
Decades ago, rishtas were done like this, Chat magni, pat bia.... Nowadays, people meet each other in coffee shops, jobs or at gatherings...get to know each other, introduce each other to their familes, get engaged and than married. Right now, people take the initiative to meet their prince charming/ girl of their dream.
There are others who would like to stay home look pretty and all pious and think that the girl of their dreams/ prince charming will knock on their door asking for their hand...their choice but, please do not degrade people who would go and look for their mate.
BTW, what is about parents have to be there when the potential mates are talking? If you are an adult, you will respect each other views and perspective.