Parents opinion on dating

Your teenager should be aware it’s inappropriate for their romantic interest to pressure them into anything.

From having sex to saying “I love you,” tell your teen those things need to happen on their schedule and in the manner in which they’re comfortable. If we’re honest with ourselves, most of us will admit we usually learn the importance of setting firm boundaries in relationships after it’s too late. We take on other people’s problems as if they’re our responsibility, we try to fix people, we make excuses for behavior we know isn’t healthy, and we give people a thousand and one second chances.

Your teen may need help defining their emotional, physical, and digital needs at first, but once they understand the concept of healthy boundaries, they’ll catch on quickly. , for instance, is a good default place to start with regards to physical boundaries. Boys and girls alike need to know that when they make a decision about a particular boundary, be it emotional, physical, or digital, then communicate that decision to a friend, boyfriend, or girlfriend, that’s it: that’s their rule and it should be followed. One child may be ready at fifteen, another might not: all fun details for you to work out over family dinner.

There comes a point when your child moves past the days of that simple, timeless note, passed through an intermediary at the lunch table: Most of us remember that note.

Writing it, receiving it, delivering it – the whole deal. And it’s the beginning of a journey that lasts a lifetime.

Others may simply be plain old teenage drama and poor judgment, such as saying “I can’t live without you” or trying to get serious too quickly.

While we don’t advise you to advise your teen to break up with someone if they say “I love you and you’re my soulmate” after just two weeks, we do advise you to tell you them that going that fast can backfire.