Sexual Identity: Teen
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TV Shows with Homosexuality and Children
Asked by M.R. from Colorado Springs
on March 4, 2012
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Do you let your children watch TV shows with homosexuality? We recently got rid of our Direct TV so all we have is basic cable. We like to watch TV as a family at ni...
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- Geez, it's quite ignorant of people to say you are intolerant of gays. That's one of the reasons why we got rid of cable on top of all the sex talk, kids talking ...
- We did not let our boys watch shows with sexual content. We also tried to keep them away from violent shows. But since other parents didn't have our standards, we wo...
- I don't think it has come up in any of the shows my kids watch. With that said, I don't have any issue with them seeing homosexuality on tv. They have already been e...
FACEBOOK.....beginning To Hate This Thing!
Asked by D.S. from Miami
on June 4, 2010
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My question is for anyone whose teenager uses Facebook or has a Facebook account. I need some advice on something that I just stumbled upon and I am not too happy abou...
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- Delete her account and take away her computer privileges. However, you will have to watch as she can re create a new account at a friends' house and hide it from you....
- I think you are doing the right thing about monitoring and talking with her. It's such a difficult line to walk between letting kids at this age do their own thing (ma...
- I would tell her exactly what you said. if you and your husband arent friended, no facebook whatsoever.
Opposite Sex Sleepovers as Teens
Asked by R.R. from Dallas
on April 29, 2009
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I caught my 17 year old daughter in a lie. A VERY big lie. She told me she was spending the night with a girlfriend last Saturday, and she really spent the night at ...
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- I completely agree with you. I would be upset about the sleepover, and would be even more upset about the lying. As for "everybody is doing it," I teach seniors, and...
- Are you joking? I said "everyone else is doing it; you're old" to my parents, and they said it to theirs, too...I'm sure my son will say it to us at some point, about ...
- My mom was trying to be my friend when I was in HS and let me stay at my boyfriend's house who lived 30 minutes away. She didn't say anything about it, just let it hap...
Teen Not Wanting to Be with Family
Asked by D.C. from Scranton
on October 19, 2008
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My oldest daughter turned thirteen in June. Recently she does not want to spend time with her family. She doesn't want to go out with us for dinner or to other family...
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- Dear D., My advice is going to be contrary to what a lot of other moms have posted, but I've been through some Horrible stuff with my step-son & I pray that you won...
- D....I sooo feel for you! I have a 13 y/o and she is "busy" all the time, too. There have been so many helpful responses already, so I'm sure you have a good plan in...
- I have one of then except she is 15 and i think all teens go through it i remember when i did it. We make her go with us because some day she will realize that it was...
Spin off of Questions About Cousin and "Sex Talk"...
Asked by K.F. from Salinas
on August 10, 2012
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The post about the 16 year old asking her relative for basic sex information and the relative answering her openly and honsetly only to be cut off from all contact wit...
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- If you can say "I wouldn't care if another adult talked to my kids UNLESS......" then that right there says that you would not be ok with another adult talking to your...
- Oh, I'm sure there are PLENTY of "differencing" beliefs you don't want your child hearing, while there impressionable. Don't be naive, here. There are plenty of things...
- When my children are older, different opinions will not bother me unless of coarse they are to graphic for the conversation. I believe most people that do this are...
16 Yo Being Bullied
Asked by K.C. from Chicago
on April 12, 2011
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My sixteen year old went to a high school "movie in the gym" last night. His girlfriend went with him. At the event, a kid he went to school with and his buddies (wh...
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- It is amazing how cruel kids can be and high school is absolutely brutal. But he is sixteen and I am sorry but running to the authorities is probably going to make it...
- What we are saying is YOUR SON needs to report it IF he feels strongly about it. You can be there with him, BUT only if he wants you there. Like I said this is the...
- I am so sorry that this happened to your son, kids can really be so cruel. I agree with everything that you told your son and understand your son wanting you to just ...
Teens
Asked by H.C. from Enid
on February 22, 2008
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my oldest daughter is 13 and the other day I had the sex and birth control talk with her. I told her the day will come when sh ewill be stupid enough to think she is ...
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- I have two brothers who are much younger that me and I remember what it was like when they were 13. I think your doing a wonderful job. I think you should always be av...
- At 13, she doesn't know what she is yet. She may think she in bisexual, but probably just trying to figure things out. When my kids were in highschool, for a while, ...
- You are doing a really great job by letting her know that you are there for her and will always be there for no matter what. As far as the bi-sexual thing goes I would...
Seeking Teenager Advise
Asked by G.L. from Cincinnati
on July 20, 2008
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Let me give a little imformation, hes 14, no social life and he has text message friends.Now he told me hes gay.I asked him like why do you think you are gay?Because h...
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- Dear G., I am proud ofthat he is trying to find his your decision to help your son. This is a time in his life that he is trying to understand who he is and needs im...
- G.- I understand you think being gay is wrong, but if you aren't able give your son your love anyway you may lose him. Can you imagine how hard it must have been for ...
- Dear G., Eight years ago my grandson came out of the closet and you would not believe what a load it took off his mind and was less stressful. He was able to relax ...
Is This Typical of Todays Teens or Should I Be Concerned?
Asked by L.F. from Denver
on June 18, 2008
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I have a 16 year old daughter who I am very concerned about. She is very sweet, and has many friends, but has one friend in particular that I can only describe them as...
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- This is not a typical problem and I would be concerned. Have you thought of counciling? C. B
- It IS typical of teens to have one REALLY close friend (I don't mean physically... but if it is at that level, then that's not a HUGE HUGE deal). I would be concerned ...
- Hi L., I dont think your concern should be if she is acting this way about male or female. Your concern should be the action. Nobody in anytype of relationship, shou...
Trouble Among Tween Girls
Asked by K.G. from Kansas City
on January 29, 2010
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We have a group of girls 12-13 who are members of an organization. There are 2 members that the other girls don't want to ride in a car with, or hang around with. Th...
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- ok, just because these girls say that they are bisexual at 13, doesnt mean that they are having sex at 13. I admitted that i was bi-sexual at 13. it was horrible. i to...
- I think it's time for the moms of the other girls to sit down and talk about being nice to people, and how to handle uncomfortable topics. I'm very disturbed that the...
- I'm not sure if you are the group leader or just asking as a mom of your own daughter. If you are the leader, I would have a parent meeting with all of the parents...
