THE image of the testosterone-fueled teenage boy is a familiar one. But are boys that age really defined primarily by their sexual urges? Or does the stereotype fall short, telling us less about teenage males and more about a culture that seems to have consistently low expectations of its boys? A new report in The Journal of Adolescence this month suggests that when it comes to sex, girls and dating, boys are more complex than we typically give them credit for.

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6 Truths About Teens and Dating
What role should parents play to steer a child away from the traps in the most popular sport for many teens—the dating game? In the fading twilight, the headlights of an approaching car reminded Bill to reach for the dashboard and turn on his lights. As the horde of rush-hour cars streamed by, Bill reminisced about the teenage daughter he had just picked up from band practice. He smiled as he thought about all those after-school trips over the last few years: dance classes, piano practices, the unending cycle of softball games and tournaments. Her childhood has passed so quickly. Usually Bill and his daughter made small talk on their brief ride home. Not tonight.


6 Truths About Teens and Dating
Navigating the world of romantic relationships can be scary for both parents and teens alike. Not only is everyone trying to figure out the knew dynamic of raging hormones, but parents may questions the judgment and safety of their teen and the teenager resents any interference on part of the parents. This can lead to strained relationship in the family and, in some extreme cases, can push the young person to seek out unhealthy relationships. While some may want to start "dating" as early as 12, others may not even show interest until after high school.



It's bound to happen. Your teen starts dating someone you don't approve of or don't like. In fact, it is a classic dilemma almost every parent will face at one point in their life.