Almost from the moment our kids are born, people start to talk about that baby growing up and dating. “Your daddy is gonna lock you up til you’re 30!” “Look out Mama, this one’s gonna be a heartbreaker…” “He’ll have all the girls after him!” We spend a lot of time wondering and worrying about the relationships our kids will form in their teens. So when the time actually arrives…
Teens. Dating?
Yes! But what that means may not be what you think. Five Moms (if you don’t know them, find them over at Stop Medicine Abuse) asked me to talk about their worry over kids dating. We’re not wrong to worry,
Teen dating can increase risky behavior.
But we’re not always right to worry either. I offered 4 strategies for connecting with your teen about their partners in a way they can hear, and affecting some change.
What will you do if your teen’s dating or partner worry you? Besides a padlock on the door? 🙂