Teen Dating Scene Remind your teens how much you love them and how valuable they are to you. This helps them to know their worth and develop a high sense of self-esteem. When they love and value themselves, they will be less likely to date someone who does not treat them with the kindness and respect they deserve. If your teens lead balanced lives, they will have other things to keep them occupied if something goes wrong in their dating lives and will most likely be less upset. Keep in mind, involvement in other activities will help ease any heartache over a breakup, but won't cure it.
Every family has rules about dating, sex, drugs, smoking, drinking, and curfews.
Whatever your rules are, be sure that your kids know your rules, understand why the rules have been established, and be consistent in making sure that your rules are followed. If you are like the majority of adults, you do not allow your teens to experiment with drugs and alcohol. Let them know why, explain the dangers, and expect your rules to be followed. Do not set any rules for your teens that you won't enforce. Expect your teens to test the rules that you have set.