Many parents in this situation fear that their 16-year-old will become pregnant or that her heart will be broken by this young man.

These are all valid questions and make the situation difficult to handle.

I was the oracle, remembering each detail from my supporting role. I was causing trouble, making things difficult for everyone."What happened to you back there? Hearing that he wanted more felt like wading into the deep end. had feelings for me, I felt strange every time I saw him.

There was safety in the shadows, but also a kind of darkness. " my friend whispered as we walked back to the car with the guys a few steps ahead."It just felt strange," I told her. Just like that, you lose your footing, and you're in over your head. He noticed my sudden distance and pouted, unsettling to see in an adult.

He canceled the day of because his youngest daughter had hit her head and he’d spent the previous night in the emergency room.

I totally understood why he had to cancel, but the situation also reminded me why he and I could never work and why I will never date a man with children again.

Because of this, I was drawn to people like my best friend, who was dynamic and bold.

The girls’ mother also had a demanding job, so she never seemed available to deal with her own children.

The Cop has two daughters and a demanding job, obviously.

His youngest daughter was extremely sickly or maybe just accident-prone.

Many parents of teenage girls face a tough problem.

Should you allow your daughter to date an older boy?