I have a 12 year old. He has had a girlfriend.. But they only used to see wach other at school events... I wouldnt allow them to go to each others houses. They just basically called each other bf-gf in school I guess... lol
2006-11-01 08:48:46
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answered by sassy 2
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They will have little relationships like that wither or not you allow them to or not. Occasionally, you can ask them what makes a girl friend a girl friend and what makes a boy friend a boy friend? Are there any special rights and privileges that go with the title, if so, what are they? Find out where there head is at. It could be that a girl friend is some that writes your name on their notebook when they are bored in class. Nothing more nothing less. Don't panic over titles, just details. Don't freak out to the point that they don't want to talk to you about that portion of their lives any more. Use the opportunity to steer them in the right direction as far has how to respect someone of the opposite sex, and the level of respect they should demand from the opposite sex. How do you recognize a bad seed. etc. As time goes on, you will know how deep you need to go into discussion. You don't want them getting all their info from their classmates.
2006-11-01 09:05:40
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answered by Mr Cellophane 6
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The boyfriend/girlfriend relationship is about sex. If you allow your children to have these relationships, they will have sex within a few short weeks of this behavior. The more time you allow them unsupervised, the sooner. They will probably get pregnant from this at a very young age.
The best way to handle this situation is to tell them no way jose until they hit age 16-18. Then, you cannot allow them any time together unsupervised. You also need to do extensive socialization with regard to your mores about sex and relationships. Likely, this will give them the tremendous advantage of waiting until they are in their late teens before having sex for the first time and (hopefully) being able to use adult thinking with regard to this issue.
Not doing this has HARSH consequences, BTW. You either do it or ELSE, is the basic issue for you as a family. This is one area in life where being a irresponsible, hippy, trippy liberal is a real danger to the welfare of your family. An incredibly large number of people have learned this the hard way.
Don't be one of them.
2006-11-01 08:49:08
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answered by Anonymous
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No. When i was 12, i felt the same way... i was so hung over this one guy and i always thought "If my mom would just let me date..."
But he is a loser! I didnt realize it then, but i do now. Im soooo glad i waited...i found the real guy for me!
At 12, youre too immature(nothing personal) for that kind of relationship and the commitment that goes along with it.
Besides, youre in either 6th or seventh grade, right? Well you may think a guy is like insane cute, but hes proably reallllllly immature. Most guys are at that age, and arent ready for girls yet. Even if a guy does like you, its proably not the kind of attraction you'd like.
We as girls always dream of fairy tale romance, but things almost never happen that way.
Just stay as friends... and since you like him and get to spend time with him as a friend and not a girlfriend(which can make things akward...), and appreciate that time together.
I suggest putting that relationship on hold... trust me, been there, done that... its better.
2006-11-01 08:50:44
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answered by lauren 2
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Here's a few reasons not to: have something to look forward to in your teen years (not 13 but a bit older). It is natural to want one, and you are almost a teenager now, but enjoy each chapter of your life at the right time--peak time--more mature time to appreciate it. Wait. Not only wait. Make waiting your decision so you are in control!!! In the meantime, fill your life with great, close, fun friends and don't pressure yourself with what you think could be romance. At your age, enjoy a life without those pressures!!! Go have fun!
2006-11-01 08:46:24
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answered by Anonymous
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The problem is that in that kind of age, the hormones works harder and sooner or later the need of a kiss becomes higer and higer... and maybe that turns out to be an incontrolable feeling of doing thinks that shouldn't do. Be nice friends and talk, we always need that, but be aware of your hormones and don't let them take your reasoning.
2006-11-01 08:46:05
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answered by £μιs б 4
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No, no and no. No reason to call each other boyfriend and girlfriend. That leads to thinking you are actually boyfriend/girlfriend. Just enjoy being 12. Boyfriends will come with time.
2006-11-01 08:43:25
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answered by pearl101 1
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NO
as far as go to each others houses, hang out together, in my book that is called FRIENDS
12 year old's, should have FRIENDS ONLY
don't rush into that boyfriend, girlfriend scene now...
YOU have your WHOLE life for that, be a kid, and ENJOY..... :)
2006-11-01 08:43:56
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answered by Anonymous
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Nothing wrong with hanging out together, although maybe a bit of parental supervision might be needed from time to time.
2006-11-01 08:42:17
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answered by Megafunk 6
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no !!! do you even understand and know what a bf/grf is? some 12 yr olds become parents depending on the maturity of the young girl
2006-11-01 08:46:59
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answered by Anonymous
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