Our teen wants to start dating. What rules and guidelines should we set in this area?
Most parents tend to fall into two different camps when it comes to teen dating. Some believe that dating is never appropriate while others feel that dating can be a positive experience for teens provided they are mature enough and the parents know and trust the dating partner.
Before deciding how you’re going to proceed, it’s crucial to realise that contemporary dating is radically different from what it was when the majority of today’s parents were kids. Sexual promiscuity is rampant, and many young people receive little or no moral guidance from their parents. Binge drinking, date violence, and even date rape are far too common.
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