Flag as Not Acceptable?
We review flagged content and enforce our Terms of Use, in which content must never be:
- Profane or sexually explicit
- Disrespectful or abusive
- Infringing of copyright
Parentpedia
Early Boyfriends & Girlfriends
What Experts Say
Sure, it's cute when your 4-year-old introduces you to her boyfriend at preschool, but should you be concerned about what it means to her?
Virtually from birth, children are exposed to ideas and images related to having a partner. At a very basic level, having a partner is modeled by parents, grandparents, and other family members. Classic children's stories and movies have storylines about finding "true love." In the "Lion King," Simba falls in love with Nala, and in many fairytales, a princess finds her prince. Even Harry Potter and company are not immune from crushes and dating. It's no wonder that kids imitate what they see....
Ask or Answer
What Do You Say?
Add a Question or Write an Answer
If your child's boyfriend or girlfriend goes to the same school as your child, find out what the rules are about showing signs of affection, like holding hands and little kisses. When they are young, a peck on the cheek might be a simple gesture of friendship but it could also get them in trouble. When they hit 4th, 5th and 6th grade, remember they know more than you think and as kisses and petting get heavier, you might want to begin to put greater restrictions on their alone time and explain what is and isn't appropriate.
 |
ParentPedia contains the opinions and views of other users. Given the interactive nature of ParentPedia, we cannot endorse, guarantee, or be responsible for the accuracy, efficacy, or veracity of any content generated by our users.
The contents of ParentPedia are intended for educational purposes only. Such contents are not intended to, and do not, constitute medical or healthcare advice or diagnosis, and may not be used for such purposes. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Reliance on information presented on ParentPedia is at your own risk.
Thank You!
Thank you for helping us maintain a friendly, high quality community at Family.com. This comment will be reviewed by a community moderator.
