Teen Relationships
When your child starts dating, your head starts spinning! As a parent you have mixed emotions: You feel happy for her, scared that she might do something inappropriate, and concerned that her feelings might get hurt if the relationship fails. These are common across the board for many parents.
But, what happens when you know that the person your child is dating is wrong for your child? You can see signs in your daughter's boyfriend that he loses his temper easily, he seems a little too strong with his attachment to your daughter, or you know that he is involved with drinking and drugs. You can try to persuade your daughter not to date this boy, and you can even demand that she not see him anymore - but, unfortunately, that does not necessarily mean she is going to listen to you. There are ways to protect your daughter.
The important thing is that once you discover that your teen is pregnant, you have to work together to make some really tough decisions, such as:
- Whether or not to keep the baby or give it up for adoption
- Knowing where you stand on the topic of abortion
- Who will be responsible for the child both physically and financially
- Will the father be involved in the child's care
Is your once adorable and lovable little boy or girl now a raging tyrant with symptoms such as:
- Moodiness
- Irritability
- Anxiety
It is normal for parents to be concerned about the kinds of friends their kids have. Who your child is hanging out with directly influences the way your kid acts, talks, and thinks. By the time your child becomes a teenager, it is usually peers that influence your child more than parents - friends that have the top role in their decision-making practices. That's why it is so important to stay connected with your child.
