Here we go…I am now in what they call the "teenage years" and I am supposed to know the answers to everything. What I mean is, I feel like I just brought my firstborn home from the hospital. Do you remember when you had your first baby and you were calling the pediatrician over every little noise your baby made? Well, I certainly remember because I did just that!

It seems like all of a sudden I don’t know what I am doing anymore and need someone to tell me the right answers to all of the do and donts for teens.

When Should Kids Start Dating over at Supernanny Rules caught my eye……

"When I was growing up, my father made it VERY clear that I was not
going to start dating until I was 16 and not a single day before!

The issue was never pushed.  I knew he meant business.

Once I did reach the age of 16 and was able to start dating, it was
nearly impossible to have a social life, because word of my strict dad
spread quickly around our school.

All it took was ONE date to ruin my social life and teen dating career, but looking back, I’m glad my dad did what he did."

I was also 16 when I was allowed to go on my first date. I never had a
problem with it though I am not sure that I would give my child an age
that I think they will be ready.

I believe that as parents we should not allow our children to be in situations that they are not ready for. Just because the times change or other teens are doing it does not mean that mine will be.