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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.  Update:

The reason I asked about this is that I monitor my DD's gmail from time to time, and saw that she was in an email discussion with a boy (one whose family we know) about going to the movies.  Everything was appropriate in the emails, BTW.  (i.e. hey do you wanna go see a movie, idk, lol, etc.)

She hadn't asked me about it yet -- I was trying to figure out how I was going to handle it if/when she did.

The last couple of exchanges, DD has backed off the idea, saying she's not sure she wants to do it.  So I think she is policing herself.

So whew!  No need to deal with this quite yet.  :)  [b]I think, if she did, that I would  have had some discussions with her and looked for a middle ground that involved doing activities in a group, like ice skating, etc.  I want to approach it with trust but also make sure that she has the skills needed to deal with it.[/b]  There's lots of "pairing off" going on at her middle school but I don't think it's time for actual dates yet.[/quote]

Thanks for the update, OP. I was one of the PPs who didn't see a problem with the kids going to a movie, BUT I like the way you think you'll handle it ("middle ground"). Then your daughter will see that you're reasonable and (hopefully) will continue to come to you about such things. Great to keep the lines of communication open![/quote]

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