How can I tell if my 13 year old daughter has a boyfriend?

Answer 1

Ask her.. I am 17 and I remember when I was 13 I had a Boyfriend. Me and my mom were very open, I told her everything, If you dont have that kind of relationship with your daughter you need to start. Just sit down and talk to her, ask her whats going on in her life, if she tells you something be understanding, dont get mad at her if she is telling you something you didnt want to hear, that will only make her not wanna talk to you again. But i would start talkin to her now... if she does have a boyfriend you need to find out, becuse many girls are thinking they are in "LOVE" and they do something they will reget later. So my advice is just talk to her, try to be understanding. Thats what my mom did and me and her are best of friends and i tell her everything... Hope everything works out good

Answer 2

Ask her. Most 13 year olds dont really date or anything so most of their boyfriends are pretty harmless stuff but that is not always the case. If she wont talk then maybe a talk with her teachers could give you some info. They see the kids in the hall when they are with their boyfriends.

Answer 3

Since you seem to suspect that she might, how about inviting her to talk about the subject, perhaps in general? You could later ask her to read one or more of the following (perhaps with you, so you can see & hear her first reactions to what is said), so you can discuss it together:

Youths---Let Your Parents Help You Guard Your Heart!*
- Why Obey Your Parents?
- Attraction to the Opposite Sex
- The Persuasive Power of Your Peers
- Worthy of Honor (parents) http://watchtower.org/library/w/2004/10/15/article_01.htm

You Can Remain Chaste in an Immoral World
- Thinking Ability to Protect you
- Beware of a Smooth Palate
- Too High a Price
- "Drink Water out of Your Own Cistern"
- Need for Self-Control
- "His Own Errors Will Catch the Wicked"
http://watchtower.org/library/w/2000/7/15/article_01.htm

What's Wrong With Premarital Sex?*
- What Fornication Includes
- Serious Threats
- Learning Self-Control
http://watchtower.org/library/g/2004/7/22a/article_01.htm

Teen Pregnancy* :
- Mothers Too Soon
- A Global Tragedy
- Facing the Challenges of Teen Motherhood
- Help and Protection for Young Ones
http://watchtower.org/library/g/2004/10/8/article_01.htm

What's So Wrong With Telephone Sex?*
http://watchtower.org/library/g/2004/2/22b/article_01.htm

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Answer 4

Ask her.

Talk to her about your first boyfriend and what it was like to grow up for you.

Cultivating an open and honest relationship with your kids is key. Have one night a week when you have family dinner, and try playing the 'questions' game. you go around and everyone has a chance to ask a question that the whole table answers.

embarassment and laughs is better than wondering and doubt.

Answer 5

Hummm...interesting you post this in toddler and preschool..just a note..your daughter is now a teen! Once you are able to understand that concept you might be able to get the clue that your daughter has a bo. Otherwise you sometimes only know as much as they let you know.

Answer 6

Some signs to look for are if she's applying makeup, is preoccupied with her appearance and what she's wearing. Also, if you notice any new toys in her room that you know you didn't give her may indicate her boyfriend gave them to her. If she has a cell phone, she may spend a lot of time on the phone with him. If she has posters in her room of boys, celebrities, may indicate that she's interested in dating and perhaps already is. You should be able to just ask her, but do it casually, because if you ask with a dissaproving tone she may be inclined to lie to you. Also, if friends her age have boyfriends, may make her feel left out if she doesn't and propel her to get one herself. Did she get dressed up for Valentine's and told you she's going out with her friends? maybe she really went out with her boyfriend.

Answer 7

Leaving the house a lot
Phone usage
Coming home with presents
Gets pregnant
Avoids doing stuff with the family and wants time alone
Pictures of boys

Answer 8

Her behavior may change she may be on the phone more often. Or she may stay in her room late at night. But if you really need to know just ask her.

Answer 9

just ask her dont go get into her things though....13 isnt a bad age as long as she is able to trust you and tell you what she is doing

Answer 10

Ask her. It's a good time to be addressing sexual health issues and safe sex.

She may be shy and she may say no but either way, talk to her about healthy relationships, using a condom, etc.

This is your baby girl and even if she doesn't want to talk to you about her private life, she needs to learn about sex and how to protect herself from someone who is mature.

Be someone she can talk to about adult situations, not someone she has to hide these things from.