It is easy to be critical of your child s girlfriend or boyfriend. You may not like the way he or she dresses, how they wear their hair, or what kind of music they listen to. But parents should be careful not to dictate a child s choices. It is important for them to feel that you trust their ability to make choices. However, if the person they are involved with is a danger, involved in illegal activity, or an absolute negative influence, it is probably a good idea to have them end the relationship.
Most people think of puppy love as something that starts in the teenage years.
But in today s society kids mature faster and are exposed to sexuality and relationships at an early age. Many children under the age of thirteen claim boyfriends and girlfriends. These relationships never last long and the extent of them, most times, do not go beyond talks on the telephone. Sometimes this can lead to earlier sexual experimentation. Late bloomers may not wish to date.