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[quote=Anonymous]setting aside the how is this even possible (from a logistical standpoint during a pandemic), I think you should focus on where you are now.  she has told you now so it seems likely to me that before now she felt like she could handle the situation/relationship and now she may be seeking some level of guidance/help.  it may that she was ready for the relationship up to now, but it may be about to progress to a level she isn't comfortable with.  can you talk to her about why she told you now, how she is feeling about the boy, how she is feeling about the relationship, etc.  he may in fact be a great kid (see me trying to reserve judgment), but she may just not be ready for things he is ready for, etc. and may on some level want to end the relationship because of that and doesn't know how to do so.  if you don't think you can handle this conversation without backing her into a corner, etc. (which, in all honesty, I am not sure I would be able to do so with my 14 year old), can you suggest having her do 1-2 sessions with a counselor?  again, I would couch it as -- checking in with an adult you can trust, but who won't necessarily have the same automatically negative reactions that you may have  . . . just an idea.  This is a tough situation.  I would not be comfortable with the middle school to high school gap, but unfortunately given where you are, I am not sure automatically ending things through parental intervention gets you to the healthiest  long term outcome . . . [/quote]

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