13 & 16, 17 & 25, 19 & 38? Do you have a (much) older (or younger) boyfriend, girlfriend or crush? Here are some good questions to ask yourself when your partner is markedly older than you are to see if it does matter, and more importantly, if it's really okay, balanced and healthy.
Age-disparate basics ("Does age matter?")Do you have a "type" of person you're especially attracted to, a certain look or personality that always makes your head turn? We may find ourselves often attracted to certain characteristics... but then may end up in a relationship who's totally different than we'd expected. (Hey, that's part of the fun and excitement!) But what to do when we have nothing in common with a partner's fantasy guy or girl at all?
Not my boyfriend's "type"?...of different difference opinions and experiences when it comes to saying those three little words with a lot of (unnecessary?) hangwringing attached. "I love you." When do/did you say this and/or why didn't/don't you?
I Love YouAside from housing, feeding and clothing you, is there a place for parents in your lives? How involved do you want them to be? How involved do you think they should be? What do you want from your parents and how can you communicate this to them?
For parents of teens, it's always a juggling act. When and how should you be supportive? When should you apply the brakes? When should you just close your eyes and hope that your kid is well prepared to do the right thing? This is the scary part of being a parent.
An open discussion for both teens and parents!
The role of your parents in your lifeWhat are meals like at your home? Is a time of sharing and strengthening of family bonds or is it more "grab and growl" alone with everyone on the go?
At the dinner table...I'm sure we've all seen articles such as these about MySpace and other social networking sites. It's all over the news, and people are bombarded with news of internet predators. The Internet can be a dangerous place for teens if proper caution isn't taken. This certainly isn't all propaganda. Parents should know what their kids are up to, but where do you draw the line?
Safety online - Are parents going too far?If you are or have been sexually active, what have been some of your disapointments about partnered sex? Take our poll and find out what other Scarleteen users think!
Sexual disappointments pollWhat have your experiences been with limit and boundary setting in sexual relationships? Take our poll and find out the experiences of other people as well!
Sexual limits and boundaries pollFor those of you who are currently or who have very recently been in a romantic or sexual relationship, share the scoop on what's real for you in the day-to-day.
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