your child might not even wait for the teenage years before they ask you if they can “go out” with someone. according to the american academy of pediatrics, kids start dating at an average age of 12 and a half for girls and 13 and a half for boys. younger teens are more likely to date in a cluster, rather than one-on-one. talk to your teen or preteen about what dating or going out entails in their friend group. eventually, …

when it comes to dating, all teenage boys are confused as to how to go about it. dating in your teenage years is a beautiful feeling. every guy wants to be a good boyfriend to their crush. with hundreds of tips from your friends, you might be confused how to get the girl of your dreams. how you behave says a lot about you. courtesy and respect helps you move to next step faster. do not try and change your …

if dating in middle school terrifies you, take stock of your concerns. don’t overwhelm yourself or your child with fears. instead, choose the top one or two to discuss calmly and without criticism. if you react reasonably, with a willingness to learn and be flexible, your child will trust your judgment and continue to seek your advice as the issues around dating become increasingly complex. your tween might show an interest in being more than friends with someone they know. …

before you jump head over heels into a relationship at a young age, perhaps you should know what you’re getting yourself into. i just think it’s good for youngsters like you to know more about the pros and cons of dating, so you can make a wise, informed decision. being in a relationship allows you to open up yourself to someone you’re comfortable with, in a much more intimate way, a way which cannot be shown to your parents or …

healthy boundaries are a reflection of your principles, rules, and guidelines that you have set for yourself. if you feel your partner is speaking from unjustified anger or with a disrespectful tone, you are within your right to remove yourself from the scenario. if you need help, it can be good to establish where your boundaries are and what you do and do not want help with. in an argument, you or your partner may say things you regret that …