Don't forget that 50 years ago, having children and being married at 18 was not only acceptable but expected for most young women! Sheltered adolescents and young adults grow into naive and uninformed adults too often. Relationships are a normal part of the teenage experience as we grow and learn about our sexuality. No one should feel ashamed or judged for this. Instead, they should be thoroughly educated. If 16 year olds can work, they are likely mature enough for a relationship.
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Susan—
Don't forget that 50 years ago, having children and being married at 18 was not only acceptable but expected for most young women! Sheltered adolescents and young adults grow into naive and uninformed adults too often. Relationships are a normal part of the teenage experience as we grow and learn about our sexuality. No one should feel ashamed or judged for this. Instead, they should be thoroughly educated. If 16 year olds can work, they are likely mature enough for a relationship.
March 13, 2009 - 3:50pmThis Comment
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