Replies to '07/24 Teen Dating and Abuse'

I am college woman who has never dated.  That does not mean I never had guy friends.  I have had guy friends, girl friends, gay friends, straight friends, weird friends and every one in between.  I was able to maintain these friendships so easily because I did not date.  Dating is a fine doorway into backstabbing and malice.  Or it was at my high school.  Now that I am in college I would rather avoid an exclusive relationship.  This is probably the only time in my life when I will be able to selfishly explore my own wishes and my self and everyone will understand.  I have enough going on without worrying about some other person!!!!!  You tell those teen gals of yours that they don't need a "boyfriend."  The likliehood is he will not last through high school, let alone college.  The important things are the things that don't throw a temper tantrum and leave, or go after a bigger pair of boobs.  They are independence, self worth and an EDUCATION! 

At 15 the gal should wait.  She can date in college if she chooses but right now she needs to focus on taking advantage of being at home another few years and lining up prospects for her future.  Mom needs to enforce it.  If she has a guy friend and she wants him to come over for movies and a pizza, that is fine.  But no ERs!!!