Should I let my 11 year old daughter date?
Our expert believes that 11-year-olds are far too young to engage in dating behaviors. I believe that 11-year-olds are far too young to engage in dating behaviors. Although your daughter may look years older than her age, her emotional intelligence, reasoning, and judgment have a long way to go to catch up to her body.
Can you be best friends with your child?
Yes, you are developing a friendship with your child based on how you respond to, love, guide, lead, and, of course, have fun with him/her. But, in the beginning stages of childhood, you need to be the parent, always. Over time, the parenting will change because the child will need different amounts of parenting.
What do you do when you don’t like your child’s friends?
6 Things to Do if You Don’t Like Your Children’s Friends
- Think long term. Contrary to popular opinion, people do change, especially children.
- Remember that it’s their friend, not yours. It’s not about you.
- Be their friend.
- Be wary.
- Be a parent, not a friend.
Can I be best friends with my daughter?
Your daughter can definitely be your best friend just as long as you know where you and she stand. Set rules and boundaries but be open enough that she knows there’s someone she can confide in. The mother-daughter bond is special – enjoy it to the fullest!
Is it OK to have a bf at 11?
“There is no law about when you are old enough to have a girlfriend or boyfriend, unlike the age of consent. You need to know your child well, because some children may be ready for a relationship at 12 but another not until they are 17.”
Why you shouldn’t be best friends with your child?
They need to be able to have relationships that are separate from their relationship with their mom. Dependency – If you or your child become dependent on one another for friendship it can backfire. If there’s a disagreement or a conflict, that friendship and the mother-daughter relationship can be destroyed.