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Posted on April 5, 2008 in Latest News
Even when teens start dating, they are still not as close with romantic partners as they are with their same-sex friends. The security that teens feel in their friendships spills over into their romantic relationships. To add, parents influence those feelings of security. Dating too early is not right for both physical and mental health. But when teens enter late teens, dating can be a way to learn:
Although most adolescent romantic relationships do not last warm and caring romantic relationships in the teen years tend to lead to satisfying, committed relationships in early adulthood.
The dark side of dating in the teen years is that it can put youth at risk. Frequent dating-or spending time with romantic partner(s) several times a week-in early adolescence is connected with adolescent risk behaviors such as:
Other problems for preteens or early adolescents who date frequently and/or exclusively include:
Dating violence is also not impossible. Abusive family relationships, as well as frequent, early dating and/or sexual involvement make encourage teens abuse others, thereby exposing others to be “hit, slapped, or pushed.”
The expectation for sex in teen relationships may be partly explained by the media which socializes teens on dating and sexual behaviors.
Peers may influence a teen’s dating life, but parents and families should have the final say. Families can provide support for their teens or add stress to their lives.
Source: UFL
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