Meeting your teen's first boyfriend is never an easy step to take as a parent. Here are five tips to make it easier:1. Don't air issues in front of them. Even if you told your daughter she could not have a boyfriend, the meeting of said boyfriend is not the time to bring it up. … [Read more...] about Meet the Boyfriend: Tips for Meeting Your Teen’s First Boyfriend
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Meet the Parents: Your Teen’s First Boyfriend
When your teen gets their first boyfriend, it can bring about all kinds of fears. What kind of boy is it? Is he going to pressure her for sex? Are they going to be involved in the kind of activities and things I want my daughter involved in? These and other questions will likely … [Read more...] about Meet the Parents: Your Teen’s First Boyfriend
Meet the Parents: Your Teen’s First Girlfriend
Watching your children grow up is always a bit of a scary prospect, especially when they start to bring home their dates, and most especially when they announce that the girl they bring in the door is their girlfriend--most especially, their first girlfriend.Here are three tips … [Read more...] about Meet the Parents: Your Teen’s First Girlfriend
Meet the Girlfriend: Tips for Meeting Your Teen’s First Girlfriend
Most parents do not realize how scary it is to meet their child's first girlfriend until they do. Parents want what is best for their child, and often if they are disappointed, or outright dislike their child's choice in significant other, it is hard to hide it. This can make for … [Read more...] about Meet the Girlfriend: Tips for Meeting Your Teen’s First Girlfriend
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