Teenage years are full of different issues and one of them occurs when they start dating- teen dating violence. Teen dating violence is one of the harsh realities that a parent of a teen should face. Sometimes, there is a misconception between parents, they think that there teenager is too young to be dealing with such issue, but reality is that this teenage issue is very common nowadays. For the record, recent statistics shows that more or less 1 out of 5 high school students reported to be physically and sexually abused by dating partner. Others also admitted that they have to give in with the violence just to please their partner. There is a study which reported that females age 16- 24 years old are the ones who mostly experiences and susceptible with intimate partner violence compared to other age group. But it's sad to know that 81% of parents do not know the issue about teen dating violence and some don't if it's really an issue.
To prevent this kind of issue, the first step is to make certain that your child is well educated about these possibilities. Open line of communication is one of the key in making sure your child is safe and well- informed. Make it a habit that you talk with your child in a regular basis. Because having a close relationship with your teen, while she's young it is much easier for her to approach and talked whenever he/she encounters a problem. When your teen starts to have a relationship with opposite sex, he/she may not know about the signs of dating violence. Most of them feel the pressure to stay in the relationship even though presence of violence is noted. Peer pressure will set in, the friends of your teen will try to convince her to stay in the violent relationship because they consider it as a trendy one and most of the people nowadays are in it.
Moreover, teen dating violence run across race, gender, and socioeconomic lines, males and females may become a victim in this issue, so whether you have son or daughter it is your duty as a parent to educate your teen and tell them that violent behaviors are not normal. Having a relationship, a healthy one is what we always pray and physical aggression is not included in it, there should no victim of aggression in a healthy relationship. But sometime there are teenagers who decide to stay in an abusive relationship because for them it is part of the relationship and escape and help is not needed.
Education regarding this kind of issue is an important tool, for them not to become a prey of violence and abuse. Ensure that your child's self-esteem is enough for them to love their selves and that respect of dignity should be given to them by their friends and partner.
When your teen goes out with his/her partner, advice him/ her to watch out for signs of violent actions. Violent relationship should be cut immediately at early stage before it became worst and fatal for both parties. There is a certain study that talked about dating violence, and it says that victims of violent relationships are the one who usually commit suicide, used drugs and alcohol, experience eating disorder and have risky sexual behavior.
As a parent it is one of your duty to protect your child in any difficult situation and your child's safety as your top priority. To fulfill this duty you must know who your teen is going out with as well as his /her background. And also set dating standards with your teen with regards to behavior and frequency.
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