This article was co-authored by Jacob Christenson, PhD, LMFT and by How.com.vn staff writer, Kira Jan. Dr. Jacob Christenson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the CEO of Covenant Family Solutions. With more than 20 years of experience, he specializes in substance abuse issues, parenting, medical family therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, and counseling for treatment-resistant adolescents. Dr. Christenson has also been published in many peer-reviewed journals, including Contemporary Family Therapy: An International Journal and Journal of Marital and Family Therapy. He is an AAMFT Approved Supervisor for the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) and a Clinical Fellow for the Iowa Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (IAMFT). Dr. Christenson holds a BS in Psychology from California Polytechnic State University, an MS and PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy from Brigham Young University, and an MBA from The University of the People.
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It’s totally normal to feel a little worried when it comes time to talk to your daughter about dating. You know healthy relationships are important, but there’s a lot to cover! Plus, just the idea of your teen daughter dating might be enough to get you sweating. Take a deep breath and relax. We’ve put together a comprehensive guide to take the stress out of The Dating Talk. Read on to learn how you can talk to your teenage daughter about dating in a way that’ll set her up for safe and happy relationships.
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- QuestionAt what age should a teenage girl start dating?Jacob Christenson, PhD, LMFTDr. Jacob Christenson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the CEO of Covenant Family Solutions. With more than 20 years of experience, he specializes in substance abuse issues, parenting, medical family therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, and counseling for treatment-resistant adolescents. Dr. Christenson has also been published in many peer-reviewed journals, including Contemporary Family Therapy: An International Journal and Journal of Marital and Family Therapy. He is an AAMFT Approved Supervisor for the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) and a Clinical Fellow for the Iowa Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (IAMFT). Dr. Christenson holds a BS in Psychology from California Polytechnic State University, an MS and PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy from Brigham Young University, and an MBA from The University of the People.
Licensed Marriage and Family TherapistRemember that dating nowadays isn't the same as it was when you were a teenager, and that there's not a single answer to that question. Mental maturity is different for the current generation than it was decades ago, so try to evaluate your child's mental readiness and assess what they should be doing.
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- ↑ Jacob Christenson, PhD, LMFT. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Expert Interview. 22 October 2021.
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- ↑ Jacob Christenson, PhD, LMFT. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Expert Interview. 22 October 2021.
- ↑ https://kidshelpline.com.au/parents/issues/talking-your-teen-about-safe-sex
- ↑ https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control
- ↑ https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/protective/factsheets/talking_teens.htm
- ↑ https://kidshelpline.com.au/parents/issues/talking-your-teen-about-safe-sex
- ↑ https://childmind.org/article/how-talk-kids-sex-consent-boundaries/
- ↑ https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/teen/dating-sex/Pages/When-To-Let-Your-Teenager-Start-Dating.aspx
- ↑ https://thepsychologist.bps.org.uk/volume-29/july/teenagers-love
- ↑ Jacob Christenson, PhD, LMFT. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Expert Interview. 22 October 2021.
- ↑ https://extension.umn.edu/changing-relationships/ive-met-someone-special-talking-teens-about-dating
- ↑ https://www.poehealth.org/how-to-talk-with-kids-about-healthy-relationships/
- ↑ https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/teen/dating-sex/Pages/Four-Stages-of-Coming-Out.aspx
- ↑ https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/teen/dating-sex/Pages/Adolescent-Sexuality-Talk-the-Talk-Before-They-Walk-the-Walk.aspx
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/surviving-your-childs-adolescence/201206/adolescence-and-falling-in-love
- ↑ https://www.acf.hhs.gov/blog/2017/02/can-you-talk-to-teens-about-healthy-relationships-and-teen-dating-violence
- ↑ https://www.thehotline.org/
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