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[quote=Anonymous]The premise of your question is that “dating” is something parents will know is happening. It’s not. Teenagers don’t “ go on dates” Where the guy picks the girl up and meet the parents etc. They have a person they like, they text/snap/FaceTime this person more than other people, they hang out after school, they’re paired up when they’re out with friends etc. anyone who thinks they can create a rule around dating doesn’t understand teenage social life. I agree with all former posters that it’s all about good communication, giving your kids the tools to navigate safe and healthy relationships, being a friendly homebase for your kid and for friends who come by (who they may or may not be dating). And I will say it is hard to see your kids step out into the world in this new way, you know they may get hurt by someone. Or hurt someone else. And it will be a really big deal to them because these are huge feelings to have for the first time. But it’s part of growing up and can be a great part of growing up.[/quote]

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