subject: Useful Tips to Prevent Dating Violence [print this page] Teenage time is a difficult year for any person because they need to face different issues such as dating concerns with their peers. Parents think that their teens are too young to have dating experience with their peers. But this is already a true reality today and mostly teens are doing it and parents are not being aware with this issue. Here are some useful tips to prevent dating issues such as teen dating violence.
Have an open communication between them so that they will be informed of the things they need to do during dating.
Take time to talk and listen to them on their activities outside the home.
Developed a closer bond with them when they are still young age so that it will be easier for the teens to approach their parents and share it with their parents whenever they encounter a problem.
Allow teens to know what the violent behaviors that are not normal anymore are.
Always be there when teens need help from regarding relationship problems.
Assess the teens' selfesteem to be able to determine how they know their own selves and the respect and dignity that they deserve from their friends and family.
Always remind the teens that when they go out dating with their partner they should watch any signs of violent actions and motives towards them.
Parents should be aware of their teen's activities and know the backgrounds of their peers.
As a parent it is one of your duties to protect your child in any difficult situation and your child's safety as your top priority. To fulfill this duty you must know who are their friends and their partners and set dating standards so that they will be responsible with their behaviors during dating.
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