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[quote=Anonymous]OP -- I think you sound like an amazing mother and I want to take classes from you -- quite serious here.  My teens are only 13 right now and I am already trying to figure out how to convey values and good communication with them with all of the texting and Instagram also coming at us (and, at least for the boys, the lure of the Internet).  I started having sex at 14 and wish I had waited to 16 but by 16 I recall enjoying sex and being able to obtain birth control, avoid STDs and actually have dating relationships that were genuine.  My parents were nightmares around these issues (no conversation about it at all, strict Catholics and nothing allowed to be raised plus lectures, groundings and even some physical "discipline" over it).  I had a really hard time in those teen years and was vulnerable between 14-16 to depression, substance abuse and sexual promiscuity/assault because I could not talk to anyone.  It was a dark time.  I even gave up my ballet which I had loved.  I came through fine, felt much better by 16 as described and threw myself back into academics, etc but all I could think about it was leaving home asap.  I don't want my children to feel so restricted that all they want to do is flee.  I also don't want them overusing drugs or letting grades slide or stopping their arts (dance, theater, music).  I understand you feel shocked but I think you have built a strong relationship and it is all going to work out and you can even tell your dd your thoughts on not holding herself back in any way because of a high school bf.  Thank you for sharing for those behind you on the road. [/quote]

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