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The New Rules of Teen Dating
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GPS on cell phones is another way to get an idea of whether or not your child is where she said she'd be. Before allowing your child to sign up for MySpace, Facebook or other social media sites, create your own profile and have her "friend" you. Often, kids will post pictures from their cell phones immediately after taking them - this way, you can keep tabs on the night's activities. When it comes to sex, things have also changed. Teens these days sometimes believe oral sex is no big deal or doesn't "count." Nothing could be further from the truth, and it's important to convey this point. If you're not comfortable talking about sex, then direct your teen to another trusted adult or teenhealthfx.com, a Web site that offers frank, sensible advice about being a teenager. Keep tabs on the afternoon hours, when parents aren't home from work, for a time when teens might get together to have sex. Researchers have found that less after-school supervision leads to risky activities. Even if you're not home in the afternoon, try to pop in unexpectedly or have a trusted neighbor do so every once in awhile. Most important, keep the lines of communication open with your teen and know where she is at all times.
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