popular topics in teens and dating
- Teen PregnancyIs Teen Pregnancy Trendy? Teen Moms Take on Pop CultureAccording to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, one in three teenage girls in the United States is estimated to become pregnant at least once before the age of 20. Once on the decline, the Guttmacher Institute recently reported teen ...
- Dating ViolenceDating Violence and Your Teen: Know the FactsDating Violence and Your Teen: Know the Facts In February 2009, teen pop star Chris Brown allegedly beat and verbally threatened his celebrity girlfriend Rihanna inside his car before leaving her and driving off. Rihanna is 21 years old; Brown is...Lindsay Hutton
- Homosexual TeensLesbian Daughters, Straight MomsLesbian Daughters, Straight Moms Most of the available information confirms that for a woman who is a lesbian, the most difficult personal task she faces is admitting that she is gay to herself and then her family—particularly her mother. The ...
- Homosexual TeensSupporting Your Gay TeenSupporting Your Gay Teen There are few parents who can easily and completely accept the news that their child is gay. Even those who are comfortable with homosexuality and same-sex marriage may find themselves having difficulty. They may feel th...Nancy Witting
- RejectionYour Girl's Broken HeartYour Girl's Broken Heart A good reason for girls to get involved in sports, besides honing their physical talents and learning teamwork, is that they learn how to accept losses. Sooner or later, even the best female athlete or the best girls' t...
- Teen LoveWhat to Expect When Mr. Right Enters Your Daughter's LifeWhat to Expect When Mr. Right Enters Your Daughter's Life Both mother and daughter will be overcome with joy if Mr. Right seems perfect to both of you. In addition to the euphoria, you may be surprised at some of the other emotions that surface....
- Teens and DatingShould Teen Be Alone with Boyfriend?Our expert says that teens should be allowed to socialize in any room of the house, with the exception of the bedroom. ...
- Teen SexMother Finds Sexual Notes to DaughterOur expert suggests ways a mother can help a child deal with unwanted sexual overtures. ...
- Homosexual TeensTeen Thinks He's GayA mother seeks help in dealing with her feelings and advising her son, after learning that he is gay. ...
- SexualityTeen Fears That He's a PedophileOne incident does not make a teen a pedophile, but it does indicate the need for a discussion with a skilled, compassionate therapist. ...
- Teens and DatingEleven-Year-Old Wants to DateOur expert believes that 11-year-olds are far too young to engage in dating behaviors. ...
- FriendshipsAffectionate Five-Year-OldA mother worries that her five-year-old's displays of affection toward his friends are inappropriate. ...
- Dealing With BulliesEleven-Year-Old Called GayWhat used to be unheard of in elementary school is now common practice -- taunting and bullying based on actual or perceived sexual orientation. ...
- Teens and DatingFather Won't Let 16-Year-Old DateAttempts to control a 16-year-old by forbidding her from doing natural, healthy things that are part of her growth and development may backfire. ...
- TeensWhat to Do When You Don't Like Your Teen's BoyfriendEach stage of parenting offers its own unique challenges for very different reasons. Newborns make for a complete shock to your way of life. Toddlers let you know very quickly that you're not in charge. Elementary school kids can at least communi...Steven Auger
- Teens and DatingShould 14-Year-Old Talk to Boys on the Phone?Talking on the phone is a privilege, not a right. Whether teens are talking to boys or girls on the phone, the rules should be the same. ...
- Homosexual TeensUnderstanding Your Gay TeenUnderstanding Your Gay TeenA Primer for Parents As parents we cling to many fantasies about our kids. When they're babies, we tell ourselves: When they become toddlers, they'll never throw tantrums in the mall. When they're toddlers, we tell ours...Katy Abel
- Teens and DatingDaughter Says Mom Won't Take Her SeriouslyMany parents respond to the appearance of love lives in their teenagers by clicking into fear and the memories of their own teenage romantic experiences. ...