ASK YOUR TEEN

Dating?

What are your thoughts on dating in general? What does “dating” even mean to you at this age?

What’s appealing to you about the idea of dating? What are some things that might make you hesitant?

How do you think social media impacts dating among teens today?

What are some qualities you look for in a friend that might also be important in someone you’d date?

What’s a typical “date” look like for you and your friends?

How do you handle peer pressure related to dating?

What can you do to protect yourself from becoming sexually active while dating?

How do you make sure your own needs and feelings are being respected?

How do you handle a breakup? What are healthy ways to cope with one?

What’s something you hope to learn or gain from dating experiences?