There Are No Simple Rules for Dating My Daughter - Softcover

Laura J. Buddenberg; Kathleen M. McGee

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1889322717 ISBN 13: 9781889322711

Publisher: Boys Town Press, 2006

Synopsis

The world of teen romance is sometimes chaotic and oftentimes confusing. What do you say when your 13-year-old asks, “How can I make a guy go out with me?” How do you respond to a 17-year-old who says she’s in love? What do you do with a daughter who gets involved in endless hookups and breakups that leave her an emotional wreck? The answers, just like dating relationships, aren’t always easy.

This book gives parents a window into the teen dating scene and shows them how to maintain their sanity amid all the crushes, courtships, and infatuations of adolescents. Both the fears and the fun of teen dating are revealed as the authors look at some of its biggest issues: · Age (How old should your daughter be before she starts dating, and what age should her dates be?) · Car Dates (Does your daughter have an escape route if a good date goes bad?) · Appropriate Attire (When skin is in, is a bare midriff, backless blouse, or plunging neckline being fashionable or foolish?) · Gift Giving (Are gifts of underwear going over the top?) · Internet (Are virtual relationships a safer, better alternative for your daughter?) Parents are urged to sit down and talk seriously with their daughters about the purpose of dating and to create family dating rules. Sample activities to help get the conversation started are included. Sprinkled throughout the book are real-life dating stories, many silly, some scary, but all serve to remind parents that dating is a valuable experience that shouldn’t be denied or trivialized.

2006 Winner of The National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval

About this title

About the Author

Laura J. Buddenberg has two teenaged daughters, Kathleen M. McGee is the mother of one, a former teacher and creator of a relationship education curriculum used in schools. Together, they have worked with children and teens for more than two decades and are the co-authors of "Who's Raising Your Child" and "Unmasking Sexual Con Games." They have presented workshops throughout the United States on social and cultural issues, including sexual harassment, cyberbullying, and teen relationships.

Review

"An incredibly valuable resource for any parent with a teenaged daughter who is navigating the turbulent waters of dating!" -- -- LeVar Burton

"An incredibly valuable resource for any parent with a teenaged daughter who is navigating the turbulent waters of dating!" --LeVar Burton

"Boy does that title open up a can of worms! Every father's nightmare. It's not an easy subject but this book tackles it head-on and succeeds with flying colors. There are loads of common sense practical suggestions for dealing with the issue and each other during this awkward time. Parents found the book empowering, in effect giving them the tools to decide what course of action will work best for everyone. Parents told us that they really had no idea how to proceed, but after reading this book they learned that it is OK to ignore peer pressure and say "No" to their teen. Overall the book is lighthearted yet realistic. If you have a child just entering high school, pick up this book." --The National Parenting Center

"Written by mothers and Girls and Boys Town workshop presenters Laura J. Buddenberg and Kathleen M. McGee, There Are No Simple Rules For Dating My Daughter: Surviving the Pitfalls of Teen Relationships is a "must-read" guide for parents about the teen dating scene - including and especially the dramatic changes that have taken place within it since the rise of email, text messaging, instant messaging, blogging, and other forms of cyber communication. There Are No Simple Rules For Dating My Daughter is a thoroughly comprehensive guide covering everything from how to set limits to ensure children's safety, how to keep the lines of communication open, how to gently and respectfully break up (in a non-abusive relationship - anyone in an abusive relationship owes the other person no explanations when getting out), how to deal with the pain of rejection, how to recognize and terminate physically or emotionally abusive relationships, talking about sex with teens, and much more. A plain-spoken, readily understandable guide, highly recommended for mothers, fathers, and legal guardians of teens everywhere - and also for teens themselves!" --Library Bookwatch: March 2007

Winner of Seal of Approval --The National Parenting Center, Holiday 2006

"An incredibly valuable resource for any parent with a teenaged daughter who is navigating the turbulent waters of dating!" --LeVar Burton

"Written by mothers and Girls and Boys Town workshop presenters Laura J. Buddenberg and Kathleen M. McGee, There Are No Simple Rules For Dating My Daughter: Surviving the Pitfalls of Teen Relationships is a "must-read" guide for parents about the teen dating scene - including and especially the dramatic changes that have taken place within it since the rise of email, text messaging, instant messaging, blogging, and other forms of cyber communication. There Are No Simple Rules For Dating My Daughter is a thoroughly comprehensive guide covering everything from how to set limits to ensure children's safety, how to keep the lines of communication open, how to gently and respectfully break up (in a non-abusive relationship - anyone in an abusive relationship owes the other person no explanations when getting out), how to deal with the pain of rejection, how to recognize and terminate physically or emotionally abusive relationships, talking about sex with teens, and much more. A plain-spoken, readily understandable guide, highly recommended for mothers, fathers, and legal guardians of teens everywhere - and also for teens themselves!" --Library Bookwatch: March 2007

Edition details

• Publisher: Boys Town Press
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1889322717
• ISBN 13: 9781889322711
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 200