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<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 406938" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>You've gotten excellent advice. I noted, however, that you said "I didn't know she was dating". To me it sounds like you are not aware of how teens interact today. I'm experienced raising teens (8)</p><p>and not too conservative in my views <strong>but </strong>I was shocked to find with the grandsons generation many many young girls are sexually active with-o ever "dating". There is a mentality that is quite common in teens who get together as groups, that in my humble opinion is more conducive to casual sexual encounters than dating used to be. I know for a fact that it is not just in our locale. I watched a tv special maybe five years ago where a major network invited teen to discuss the issue <strong>and </strong>their parents were included in the trip. All attractive, high achieving boys and girls. When in a separate room with no parent present OMG! my heart stopped listening....the parents were later allowed to watch the teen sessions and my heart broke for them.</p><p> </p><p>Why am I sharing this perspective? I just think before you talk with her it is important to be prepared that she probably doesn't have a "boyfriend" and very likely was not "forced" to take part. There is a very good chance that she is part of a decent group of kids who include sexual acts as part of their socialization. No...I'm not condoning it. I think it's very sad actually. on the other hand it is not uncommon for young girls to "do it" because it is commonly done. </p><p> </p><p>As others said you can't "undo it" and it is necessary to discuss disease, pregnancy, protection etc. It's probably wise to include the importance of making independent decisions so that you feel good about yourself when you look in the mirror. Good luck. DDD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 406938, member: 35"] You've gotten excellent advice. I noted, however, that you said "I didn't know she was dating". To me it sounds like you are not aware of how teens interact today. I'm experienced raising teens (8) and not too conservative in my views [B]but [/B]I was shocked to find with the grandsons generation many many young girls are sexually active with-o ever "dating". There is a mentality that is quite common in teens who get together as groups, that in my humble opinion is more conducive to casual sexual encounters than dating used to be. I know for a fact that it is not just in our locale. I watched a tv special maybe five years ago where a major network invited teen to discuss the issue [B]and [/B]their parents were included in the trip. All attractive, high achieving boys and girls. When in a separate room with no parent present OMG! my heart stopped listening....the parents were later allowed to watch the teen sessions and my heart broke for them. Why am I sharing this perspective? I just think before you talk with her it is important to be prepared that she probably doesn't have a "boyfriend" and very likely was not "forced" to take part. There is a very good chance that she is part of a decent group of kids who include sexual acts as part of their socialization. No...I'm not condoning it. I think it's very sad actually. on the other hand it is not uncommon for young girls to "do it" because it is commonly done. As others said you can't "undo it" and it is necessary to discuss disease, pregnancy, protection etc. It's probably wise to include the importance of making independent decisions so that you feel good about yourself when you look in the mirror. Good luck. DDD [/QUOTE]
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