Rebecca5
Carpal \'Tunnel
Reged: 06/02/05
Posts: 11697
Loc: Down home.
|
Re: When to say yes?
04/27/07 06:43 PM
|
|
|
Apparently, in 5th grade it means that they "claim" each other as bf/gf. That's about it.
In Jr. High (at least around here), it evolves to note passing, IMing and maybe some phone calls. It also means that you (might) stand/sit next to each other at public events. You may even arrange to be at the same place around the same time with your parents...like the drive-in or a baseball game....where you would stand/sit next to each other. 8th grade does seem to lead to public hand-holding, and maybe some kissing.
Keep in mind, of course, that there are always exceptions to the "norms." Some kids may be sexually active at 12 years old, while others could still care less at 18 years old.
My daughter had her first boyfriend this year....7th grade. It lasted for about 3 months. Honestly, I think he was interested in things she wasn't ready for, so she broke up with him. There have been some crushes since then, but nothing major, MAJOR.
It's great that she came to you about this issue. I would just ask her what having a boyfriend means to her....and see where her head is. I'd do whatever I could to keep those communication lines open, though. 
|
|
0 registered and 0 anonymous users are browsing this forum.
Moderator:
|
Forum Permissions
You cannot start new topics
You cannot reply to topics
HTML is disabled
UBBCode is enabled
|
Rating:
Thread views: 3500
|
|
|
|
|
|
UBB.threads™ 6.5.1.1
|
Easily Connect With a Lawyer or Mediator
Have Divorce Professionals from Your Area Contact You!
|
|
|
|
|
The information contained on this page is not to be considered legal advice.
A local counsel or professional should always be consulted in regards to any legal matters.
"a passion for a better divorce℠" - established in 1996
© 1996 - 2013 Divorce Source, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Previous
Index
Next
Flat
Edit
Reply
Quote
