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It's not unheard of for childhood sweethearts to end up partners later in life, too. Might as well start off on the right foot with the kid's significant other, just in case, even if they are only 15. Plus it builds patterns for future relationships. Would you rather your son tried to keep you from getting to know the people he dates?
It's common for teens to have their boyfriends/girlfriends come over and spend holidays with their family. Some of my most fun holiday memories are of fun times I spent with my BF's family in high school.
You WANT your kid bringing their love interests around. When they avoid you is when you have trouble.
Now, if this is that abused 12-year-old from your other thread, then no. That was supposed to be over months ago.
If you say no, you will push your teen away. Know this. They aren't children. They're teens. They're transitioning into adults. There will be many shared holidays. Why not start now? The girlfriend is important to him.
Don't keep them apart. That's a losing battle. A few hours isn't going to hurt anything. It's not like something is happening from the moment everyone gets up until everyone goes to bed. There's lots of downtime and teens are bored. Save everyone from misery and learn to compromise. A few hours isn't a big deal.
I’m hoping the answer will be no.
My teenager is 15 and has been asking to do this which I just find odd.
15 ? No. Not mature enough. 16, probobly not either. Would have to be a rare relationship with the other family.
17, 18 or 19 having already met the family on several occasions etc.. would be appropriate IF it were a get a way Christmas... like to a Holiday cabin where everyone was out of their element.
I feel Christmas is a family affair so I want my family/closest friends around. I wouldn’t want some child my sons been “dating” for under 3 months around. I can’t understand why anyone would.
You want your "family/closest friends" around but would deny your son the same thing? This is almost chilling and does not bode well for that time five, ten or more years from now when your son has a partner and you still want to draw lines in the sand.
You want your "family/closest friends" around but would deny your son the same thing? This is almost chilling and does not bode well for that time five, ten or more years from now when your son has a partner and you still want to draw lines in the sand.
stop it. it says nothing about what will happen in 10 years. my children had plenty of boundries at 15 that they did not have at 18.
Op, I also vote a few hours with friends is ok. at 15 my kids could not spend the night away but definitely could hang out with friends
You want your "family/closest friends" around but would deny your son the same thing? This is almost chilling and does not bode well for that time five, ten or more years from now when your son has a partner and you still want to draw lines in the sand.
A three month relationship usually is nt considered closest friends and family.
Surely though there is some time over the Holidays to enjoy all friends , casual and even co workers if you re one to open your home during the holidays. We have a small house so we usually do such things in "shifts" .
A three month relationship usually is nt considered closest friends and family.
Surely though there is some time over the Holidays to enjoy all friends , casual and even co workers if you re one to open your home during the holidays. We have a small house so we usually do such things in "shifts" .
Ask the kid today to name his three closest friends. Guaranteed the "girlfriend" is on the list. The relationship may only be three months old but he may have known her since kindergarten.
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