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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Every teenage girl needs to have some secrets from their parents that their friends help them out with. I think instead of hammering home that she's not allowed to date, talk to her about healthy teenage relationships, common issues that come up in them, ways boys try to manipulate girls, how to deal with emotional abuse, and tell her if she's EVER in over her head she can use you as a way to get out. "Oh, my mom won't let me/grounded me/is being super strict".

And it's okay for a slightly immature 15 yr old to flirt and talk with boys! It's okay if it escalates emotionally. It's even okay if she gets her feelings hurt! That's all part of growing up. You can't smooth out her entire life for her. [/quote]

I would clarify this an say if you're going to have a discussion about manipulation, don't frame it as just boys.  Girls are manipulative too and can be towards friends.  There was a huge issue at DS' school last year with a girl who was extremely manipulative to her friends, teachers, and boyfriend.  My kid got involved because they had evidence of the manipulation and it was a mess. [/quote]

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