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Boyfriend Trouble - A worried parent

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a.mac | 10:05 Fri 24th Mar 2006 | Parenting
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My daughter is 15 and has been going out with a guy of 16, for around 8 months. It is a very on and off relationship. It seems to be all his way. He is very secretive/lying (My daughter doesn't know this) about what he does when they are apart.
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I know I shouldn't be involved but I am really concerned about her getting hurt. What should I do?

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My kids are alot younger.. but i think i'd stay out of it. You can only be there if/when she does get hurt. It has to happen at some point... it happens to us all. Its part of growing up.


Unless you think her safety will be compromised (i.e. he might be a druggie or mistrat her) then maybe you should take the back seat.



Just my opinion though, do what you think is best. It is you that is in the situation... i can only see a keyboard and monitor!

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Well I'm 16 so perhaps my point of view may be of help? I think your daughter needs to understand your point of view. Tell her that you think he is secretive/lying, but tell her WHY. Have you seen him with other girls? You need to have a reason, otherwise she'll think that you are trying to break up the relationship. She's clearly very fond of him and you need to respect that. If she does get hurt, at least you will have tried to warn her in the first place. At the end of the day, it is HER decision who she wants to be with and you should respect that. By all means offer her your point of view, but also tell her that it is up to her in the long-run. Hope things go well.

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