Too Young for Girls
A mother asks whether she should be concerned about her 11-year-old's sudden interest in girls. read more
August 17, 1998
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Too Young to Date?
There are many developmental, emotional, and social reasons why an 11-year-old should not be dating. read more
February 19, 2001
When Is Unsupervised Dating Okay?
Our expert asserts that there is no specific chronological age at which kids suddenly are old enough to date unsupervised. read more
August 17, 1998
When Should Dating Start?
Find guidelines on when to allow a child to start dating. read more
February 7, 2001
Your Sexually Active Teen
It can be difficult to work with other parents when you find out that your child is involved in a sexual relationship. read more
July 24, 2001
College Student in Love with Professor
No college instructor should ever engage a student in this blatant sexual and manipulative manner. read more
February 1, 2000
Dad Is Overprotective of Daughter
A father who restricts telephone use is being overprotective. It is normal and appropriate for boys and girls to talk on the phone. read more
November 6, 2001
Daughter in Abusive Relationship
A mother asks what she can do to help her pregnant 18-year-old daughter, who is embroiled in a bad relationship. read more
August 17, 1998
Daughter Says Mom Won't Take Her Seriously
Many parents respond to the appearance of love lives in their teenagers by clicking into fear and the memories of their own teenage romantic experienc... read more
February 13, 2002
Daughter Seeing Older Boy
A mother is concerned about the relationship between a 17-year-old boy and her 14-year-old eighth-grader. read more
January 30, 2002
Daughter Spies on Parents' Lovemaking
A grandparent is upset that his granddaughter is spying on her parents' lovemaking. read more
July 26, 2001
Dealing with Masturbation
Parents should avoid creating a sense of guilt for a child who masturbates, as it is a perfectly normal aspect of development. read more
November 28, 2001