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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Emotionally-healthy teenagers will act like emotionally-healthy teenagers and they will act in age appropriate ways. They really don't need you to tell them what NOT to do. They aren't ready for more, they won't do more.

Now if your kid is screwed-up, all bets are off. If they are self-destructive, their behavior will likely be deviant in multiple areas and it wont be a new concern.[/quote]

Hahaha! The reasons tweens and teens get themselves into all kinds of situations is because they think they are ready to do more, but they really aren't. They think they can handle anything, they think they are invincible, they think they are basically adults, they think they know more than their parents...
They don't. That is why they still need parental guidance and rules. [/quote]

You know, even if they were going to do something dumb at the movies, that is a pretty low risk place/time to do it. The more you helicopter parent, the less capable your children will be.

You're crippling them, not protecting them. [/quote]

I disagree. Not letting a 12 yr old date is not crippling her, nor is it helicopter parenting. There are many ways to have independence but in age appropriate ways. If your parenting style is that your 12 year old has no rules, then good for you. You also sound naive to think that nothing sexual has ever happened in a movie theater. [/quote]

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