Your first boyfriend or girlfriend

[Betty]

Originally Posted by 3894

Betty, this is your husband's child, too. If he feels something strongly, that should be respected. I'm just basing this on what you said in your post since we don't know each other.

Every house has its own rules. Our two daughters had to put up with No Dating until You're 16. From 14 to 16, they could go out in mixed groups.

Period. No exceptions. Childhood is short enough.

I tend to agree with this overall. I think it's a good guideline. Going out in groups - and with parental supervision on top of that depending on the circumstances.

I'm curious though - does your "no dating" rule mean no boyfriend - or was a boyfriend fine but they just couldn't be alone together.

Also - if they went out as a mixed group, how could you be sure they weren't just saying that upfront and then not getting some alone time in?