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There Are No Simple Rules for Dating My Daughter

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There Are No Simple Rules for Dating My Daughter
By Laura J. Buddenberg & Kathleen M. McGee

What do you say when your 13-year-old asks, "How can I make a guy go out with me?" How do you respond to a 17-year-old who says she's in love? What do you do with a daughter whose endless hookups and breakups leave her an emotional wreck? The answers, just like dating relationships, aren't always easy.

This book gives parents a window into the teen dating scene and shows them how to maintain their sanity amid all the crushes, courtships, and infatuations of adolescents. Both the fears and the fun of teen dating are revealed as the authors look at some of its biggest issues:

Age (How old should your daughter be before she starts dating, and what age should her dates be?)
Today's Teen Scene (How has dating changed since you were in high school?)
Car Dates (Does your daughter have an escape route if a good date goes bad?)
Appropriate Attire (When skin is in, is a bar midriff, backless dress, or plunging neckline being fashionable or foolish?)
Gift Giving (Are gifts of underwear going over the top?)
Internet Use (What are the dangers of meeting people and discussing dating relationships over the Web?)
Breaking Up (How do you console a heartbroken teen? What can you do to help your daughter gracefully exit a relationship?)

The book urges parents to sit down and talk seriously with daughters about the purpose of dating to create family dating rules. Sample activities will help you get the conversation started. Inside, real-life dating stories, many silly, some scary, serve to remind parents that dating is a valuable experience that shouldn't be denied or trivialized.

Laura Buddenburg is the mother of two teenaged daughters. Kathleen McGee, mother of one, is a former high school teacher. Together, they have worked with teens and parents for more than two decades and are the co-authors of Who's Raising Your Child and Unmasking Sexual Con Games. They also present workshops across the U.S. on teen relationships, sexual harassment, and cyberbullying.

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Reviews:
"Boy does that title open up a can of worms! Every father's nightmare. It's not an easy subject but this book tackles it head-on and succeeds with flying colors. There are loads of common sense practical suggestions for dealing with the issue and each other during this awkward time. Parents found the book empowering, in effect giving them the tools to decide what course of action will work best for everyone. Parents told us that they really had no idea how to proceed, but after reading this book they learned that it is OK to ignore peer pressure and say "No" to their teen. Overall the book is lighthearted yet realistic. If you have a child just entering high school, pick up this book."
-- The National Parenting Center

"An incredibly valuable resource for any parent with a teenaged daughter who is navigating the turbulent waters of dating!"
-- LeVar Burton

"priceless advice" -- ForeWord Magazine

"I have several books about dating/teenagers...but yours has the clearest ideas for actually some ideas of what to DO to talk through things with the kids. Your 5 questions were VERY helpful to have as guidelines. Thanks."
--Betsy C., parent

"Written by mothers and Girls and Boys Town workshop presenters Laura J. Buddenberg and Kathleen M. McGee, There Are No Simple Rules For Dating My Daughter: Surviving the Pitfalls of Teen Relationships is a "must-read" guide for parents about the teen dating scene - including and especially the dramatic changes that have taken place within it since the rise of email, text messaging, instant messaging, blogging, and other forms of cyber communication. There Are No Simple Rules For Dating My Daughter is a thoroughly comprehensive guide covering everything from how to set limits to ensure children's safety, how to keep the lines of communication open, how to gently and respectfully break up (in a non-abusive relationship - anyone in an abusive relationship owes the other person no explanations when getting out), how to deal with the pain of rejection, how to recognize and terminate physically or emotionally abusive relationships, talking about sex with teens, and much more. A plain-spoken, readily understandable guide, highly recommended for mothers, fathers, and legal guardians of teens everywhere - and also for teens themselves!"
-- Library Bookwatch: March 2007

"I am really enjoying your book, There Are No Simple Rules for Dating My Daughter. It has been a Godsend since my 16-year-has been dating and I have been experiencing quite a bit of anxiety. It helps me keep in mind (that) it is normal and things really are going OK."
--Linda C., parent

"Laura J. Buddenberg and Kathleen M. McGee provide a helpful resource for parents, caregivers, and teens about relationships. The two authors have written a very accessible book with a wide range of information interspersed with funny quotes and short essays by parents. Throughout, their emphasis is on communication - how to start and keep talking to your teen. This positive, proactive book urges parents to talk seriously with their daughters about dating and create family dating rules. The section on the risks of online communication is valuable, as are the exercises for teen self-reflection. "No Simple Rules" is a solid choice for parents who want some guidance and reassurance as they watch their daughters navigate the world of dating.
-- Esty Schachter, Ithaca Parent & Teen

"I have a 17 year old boy and a 15 year old girl. This book has been a blessing.There are things you want to say and do in order for your children to have safe and enjoyable relationship. This book helps you with that. It guides you through this time in YOUR life as well as their life. The process of "PROPERLY" letting go. It gives you the guide to what you should say to your children. What you expect them to do. It helps you put together what is acceptable to you and your family. How they can protect themselves physically and mentally. I recommend this to all of my friends. I would like to thank the authors of this book. You have done a great job."
-- Wesley, parent

Published by Boys Town Press
Dimensions: 5 1/2 x 8 1/2
Pages: 200
ISBN: 1-889322-71-7
Item Number: 39-019

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