Why You Should Talk About Dating with Your Teen

Your normally tight-lipped teen lets slip that someone likes them. Do you jump into lecture mode? Or course not! You’re a veteran parent able to realize that teens sometimes use these conversations to process their emotions. Ask them how they feel about it, and then sit back and listen. Your teen will keep talking as long as they don’t feel judged or that you’re using what you’re telling them to set restrictions. You don’t need to always agree but remember your role: You are there to help them understand their feelings and the world around them.

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