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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Also, the teen birth rate is at a record low, re: teens moving in a positive direction.[/quote]

Hmm also likely means less sex and relationships which may be contributing to sadness[/quote]

By relationships do you only mean dating? [b]I personally prefer that my child not date [/b]or be sexually active as a teen. I can’t prevent it of course, but I would prefer that. [/quote]

No dating at all?

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I said “prefer.” Of course they will likely date and I won’t be a roadblock to that. But I’d still prefer if they didn’t in high school. [/quote]

Don't do this. You want your child's first experiences dating to be in your home, under your watch. My parents didn't let me date and I got to college fairly clueless about relationships and dating and how to navigate them and all the freedom that comes with college. I think if I had been able to test the waters in a controlled and safe environment while at home with my parents who could also guide me, I would have been better prepared for or might even have avoided some of the emotional and other situations I encountered in college. [/quote]

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