My teenage daughter is becoming rebellious because of her boyfriend, I don’t know what to do

What is the question?

In an article published in the Times of India, a mother asked the question that her daughter has recently started dating a boy. She is happy that her daughter told her the truth but now she is expecting freedom from her in return. She wants to spend a few hours alone with the boy and if we refuse, she threatens us that she will not tell us the truth again and will start lying. How should we deal with children in such a situation?

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What should parents do?

Responding to this question, Dr Archana, HOD of Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon said that it is a very good thing that you happily accept your daughter’s relationship and we understand how difficult all this must have been for you.

Doctor’s advice

Along with this, Dr. Archana also said that now you have reached that point where you will have to put some limitations on your daughter’s dating life and there is nothing wrong in this. Many big changes take place in children during teenage, when they start dating, it is natural for them to have emotional or physical changes.

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It is difficult for children

he/she said that it is difficult for children to understand their parents’ point of view because they themselves are under the pressure of a new relationship. Tell your daughter about the safety reasons and also tell her why you are stopping her from meeting him/her after evening. Put your concerns in front of her clearly.

What else can parents do?

You can meet your daughter’s boyfriend and discuss this matter with him/her. Discuss the meeting time, location etc. and strictly tell your daughter not to go with anyone without informing you as this can put her in danger.

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