2006-12-18 03:35:43 · 13 answers · asked by Arie 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
When they're adults and have their own homes.
2006-12-18 03:59:49 · answer #1 · answered by spelling nazi 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As a seventeen year old boy, I think I have the right to say that you should be very cautious for the first boyfriends you allow over. Most, not all, of teenagers are poor judges at choosing one another for relationships and WILL jump straight to things way beyond their maturity. Make sure you know the boy, and joking around with him is a must. When it comes to joking, you can read any guy within five minutes. Whether they're sarcastic, dull minded, outgoing, or perverted. Joke as far as you can, to see how far they go. Make sure you let your daughters know how much you trust them, but don't allow them to date by themselves for the first few weeks... and if I were you, I'd wait til they are sixteen or seventeen. If you let them start at an early age when they can't make decisions by personality (because honestly, kids at a younger age are just beginning puberty and have just began to felt their hormones kick in. They are not ready!), then by the time they reach high school they've already gotten used to relationships and find it necessary to move to the next step, or find it necessary to constantly have somebody in their arms. Teach them that relationships are serious, and that they determine major outcomes in your life.
2006-12-18 10:33:34 · answer #2 · answered by Felix 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have raised your daughters well then they will respect themselves and you. In such a case the greatest thing we can do is give them freedom and empower them to make their own decisions. They will make mistakes as we all do but that is par for the course. Therefore you should let them have boyfriends over whenever they show that they can be respectful of themselves and others. And remember anything they can do at home they can do elsewhere.
2006-12-18 03:54:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anytime that your girls have boyfriends, it is okay to let them come over, but keep an eye on them. I know from experience that too much trust can lead to things that you don't necessarily want to happen. I used to take advantage of my moms trust, and I ended up pregnant at 17. Let them come over, keep them in the living room, no kissing in front of parents. Hope that helps
2006-12-18 04:50:30 · answer #4 · answered by Amanda S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think as soon as they get boyfriends. Have them over for dinner, or invite them along on outings. Let them hang out at your house...when you're there and only in the common rooms (ie kitchen family room etc). If you don't particularly approve of them don't make it obvious in all your interactions with them...your child will probably sneak around more if you do. good luck!
2006-12-18 06:32:06 · answer #5 · answered by evilangelfaery919 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
16. At that point girls are usually responsible enough to handle their own feelings and emotions. It should also be the age they start to date, as well, in my opnion. I would say it is fine, but the guy cannot sleep over and I wouldn't let them go alone to their room. You'd rather have them over at your house with supervision then at his house with no supervision, right?
2006-12-18 03:48:47 · answer #6 · answered by 4g3t1t 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it depends. If they're coming over and hanging out with supervision, I see no reason to restrict it by age.
If you're talking about letting them come over and spend time alone, well, at whatever age youre comfortable with them having sex because that's what they're likely to do.
2006-12-18 03:56:32 · answer #7 · answered by tabithap 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are at least 15 years old. Maybe 14. Just make sure you supervise them some what, don't stalk them, but make sure they're not behind any closed doors.
2006-12-18 03:41:42 · answer #8 · answered by karbaw 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on who they are and how much you trust them.
My parents always welcomed our boyfriends (romantically and just friends) because they were always interested in who our friends were and who we were dating. I think it's important for parents to know.
When we were at the house we had to stay in the living room. If we were in our own rooms we had to keep the door open all the way so they could check on us if need be.
2006-12-18 03:53:09 · answer #9 · answered by .vato. 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Better that they bring boyfriends where you can keep an eye on them than meet them secretly.
2006-12-18 04:09:42 · answer #10 · answered by Swirlgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, they shouldn't HAVE boyfriends until they're ready to look at marriage. Then, you'd want to meet them ALL!
2006-12-18 10:53:27 · answer #11 · answered by c s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋