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I believe one’s job as a parent is to help children learn how to make good decisions for themselves. Once you permit them to date, you should have had that covered and their mistakes are their own.
I would still let her date them, unless they were like a downright asshole to everyone, then yeah no get outta here
I would talk to her first and let her know what is it exactly that I do not like then let her make her own decisions as she can take my advice or not
I mean... you have to let them date, to a certain point. If there's one thing I've seen about teenagers; they're going to do whatever they're going to do.
Once my daughter left the room I would put the fear of God in homeboy eyes other than that all u can do is keep a close eye on there relationship we are parents we can't help it:)!
If she's 17 and under absolutely not. When she's 18 then she can run along if she wants
It's gonna be long until that happens lol.. But I would tell her to end it right away... I'm not going to wait until the worst happen.. Nobody is taking advantage of her on my watch
No, but i would try to get to know him first, maybe my first impression of him was not that great, but otherwise...
https://www.youtube.com/embed/qE0mRJlQwUsI’m 25 in October I never have brought any guy ever to meet my parents. All the men I meet hide and run away from meeting parents
I would not prevent her from seeing him. I know it would not end well. However if it got too serious this kid might end up missing.
If they were under 18 and lived in my house then no I wouldn't.
She's going to sneak behind your back and do it anyway if you disapprove.
Re: Update: How do you feel about it?
Were your exes good boyfriends? Or did they turn out to be douches?
1) One of my exes dated me when I was 15 year old sophomore and he was 19 year old senior. Broke up 2 weeks before my 16th birthday. Resurfaced back in my life when I was 18 and he was extremely abusive.
2) Another ex was in a death metal band, had a lot of piercings, tattoos, really long hair, had been to jail, rode a motorcycle without a license, drinked, did drugs, skipped school a lot, and is currently in prison. We both were 16 with him being 23 days older than me. He was sweet and caring but we were going on different paths
3) Other ex at first sweet but then became abusive. I was 17 he was 19
4) The other ex who was my first date (I was 15 he was 17 about to turn 18) cheated on me with my best friend
5) Ex who was my first kiss (I was 14 he was 17 about to turn 18) cheated on me with 2 other guys and a girl
6) Current ex who was my fiance constantly cheated, was an extreme alcoholic, been to jail, and abused me for 5 years. Finally broke up for good when he got another girl pregnant. I was 18 when we started dating and he was 21
7) And one of my other exes he was sweet and kindhearted and extremely artistic. This one is currently in jail. I was 17 he was 16 when we dated
If I ever have a daughter I'll probably go extremely crazy when she wants to date. Hopefully she makes better decisions as a teenager cause clearly and unfortunately I did not. I was young and dumb. Silver lining is maybe my stories/past experiences can help her hopefully
@Lucy68 So all of the guys you dated were either abusive, cheaters, or ended up locked in a cell.
So now do you at least understand why your parents didn't like them? Does it make sense now?
This is just a thought exercise (not an attack).
Yeah, like I said I was young and extremely dumb. And why I'm hoping my future child makes better decisions than me. Now I wouldn't even date them, but teenage me was not the brightest when it came to picking guys.
And don't worry I know you're not attacking so no worries
Oh; okay. Cool :)
Yes. I would also have conversation with her about traits, etc.
If you try to block her from dating him, your relationship with her can go south really fast.
My sister brought home a black thug to piss my parents off, they used reverse psychology. Now she's dating a regular white guy
I would be cleaning my shotgun. And casually mention that whatever you do to my little girl. I WILL do to you!
Cause the more you say. The more determined they would be to be together!
If she is grown and out my house. She will have to learn the hard way. If she is under my roof and still under my guard then no.
Sure I would, but I'd give her my opinion and I'd tell her why. Ultimately, it's her life, her choices, her mistakes to make.
Well to be honest probably not but if they seem really happy together maybe
I don't think approval is part of the process. I dunno where that ever came from. People do what they feel is right for them, approval or not