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Boy Has Crush on StepmotherThe primary objective in dealing with this crush is to make certain that this boy is not made to feel rejected, abnormal, or perverted.Teens
Dad Is Overprotective of DaughterA father who restricts telephone use is being overprotective. It is normal and appropriate for boys and girls to talk on the phone.Teens
Is Mom Overprotective?Double dating can be safer than single dating, but parents should consider certain questions before giving their permission.Teens
Mom Upset That Son Is Touching HimselfA child's desire to touch and explore his body is healthy and normal. To punish him for his curiosity is not productive and may have serious consequences for him later in life.Teens
Is Dating at Age 12 Okay?Consider all the reasons why you decided that your daughter was too young to date, and you'll have your answer.Teens
Mom Dislikes Daughter's BoyfriendA mother asks how she can express her fears to her daughter about her boyfriend, without putting her on the defensive.Teens
Thirteen-Year-Old Is Ready to DateThere are many good reasons to postpone dating for a 13-year-old.Teens
Daughter Spies on Parents' LovemakingA grandparent is upset that his granddaughter is spying on her parents' lovemaking.Teens
Your Sexually Active TeenIt can be difficult to work with other parents when you find out that your child is involved in a sexual relationship.Teens
Eleven-Year-Old Worries That He's GayIt doesn't mean you are gay just because you liked being touched by a male friend.Teens
Sex EdHow much should a 12-year-old learn about abortions?Teens
Is Mom Too Affectionate with Sons?A peck on the lips or cheek and hugs from you are fine, as long as they do not produce discomfort or inappropriate responses from your son.Teens
Dealing with Pre-adolescent CattinessMost pre-adolescents experience cattiness, but there are ways to boost their self-esteem.Teens
Am I Gay?Being gay has to do with much more than physical contact with a same-gender person.Teens
Thong Underwear and Young TeenA mother questions whether it would be inappropriate to allow her 14-year-old to wear thong underwear.Teens
Free Condoms in High Schools?The wisdom of providing free condoms to high-school students remains under debate.Teens
Expert Advice: Thirteen-Year-Old Is Having Sex with Older MenA 13-year-old asks what she should do to help her friend, who is having sex with older men. Our expert stresses the danger her friend is in.Teens
Stepdaughter Is Overly AffectionateOur expert concurs with a stepmother that her stepdaughter's sexualized activities are problematic.Teens
Ex Forbids Interracial DatingOur expert advises a mother to discuss her dilemma with her ex and her daughter in the presence of a skilled, family-oriented therapist.Teens
Eight-Year-Old Talking About BoyfriendsEncouraging kids of this age to pair off and to act like boyfriend and girlfriend is not advisable.
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