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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]16 year old. Committed relationship. Two words that do not belong together unless you people have a very warped definition of a committed relationship. 
Teens have sex. Fine. But don't fool yourselves about the committed relationship part. They THINK it is a committed relationship. Not the same thing. [/quote]

That's a ridiculous statement that's offensive to any teens in stable committed relationships -- something I absolutely believe is possible because I have seen it.

Ever heard of high school sweethearts? I know at least two such couples who are still happily married decades later.

Even relationships that eventually end short of marriage can be committed long-term relationships where the couple eventually just decides it's not going to work out. From my DD's group of friends I know of at least 4 of those that lasted 3+ years in high school or several years into college. There are numerous other examples from my own childhood friends, and with two exceptions even though the couples broke up they are still close friends to this day.

Why would you decide a relationship can't be healthy and serious simply because of the ages of the couple? I hope your own child does not begin a serious relationship as a teen, then, because it doesn't sound like you would welcome the partner and respect the relationship. That sounds like it would be incredibly hurtful to your child, and there's always the chance you just alienated your future SIL/DIL.

Why would you wish ill on a (healthy, respectful, positive) relationship by *assuming* it will fall apart?[/quote]

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