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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think anyone against teen dating it really weird, but there are plenty of helicopter parents of this generation.

I would still make sure all is well on their parents end.  Maybe something happened that is making them second guess the relationship and she isn't telling you [/quote]

+1000. I had lunch with a mom last week who shared that she doesn’t let her 14 year old son date and seemed bothered he’s dating someone.  She said they tell people they are dating but she doesn’t allow him to see her outside of school. The mom also read his text messages with the GF.  Apparently the son told the mom “don’t worry mom you’ll always be my first love.”

The entire time I was thinking - GET A LIFE. 
It comes across as almost stalking the child and monopolizing their time.

Also it makes dating a bigger deal than it is.  Getting to know the opposite sex and having romantic interests is a normal part of life and growing up.  Acting like it’s some extreme event isn’t doing your kids any favors.

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There are some boy moms that are really that weird. I had a friend who was very much like this.

My DD15 has a BF and his family is so welcoming to her. They have been together for 6 months and both of their grades have gone up and they seem to balance sports, extracurricular, and friends well. Every once in awhile I need to step in and say, you saw him 2x this week, make it a friends weekend.  It’s very important to me that she doesn’t become clingy or dependent and I am happy to help her navigate it while she is still home with us. She’s pretty open with me which I never had with my own mom.

I think it will eventually be a tough break-up but that’s how life works. Young love is sweet and first loves is one of the toughest heartbreaks. [/quote]

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