Editor's Note: Teenagers are starting to date in middle school and earlier. That means a big sister or brother needs to have "the talk" with them about all things relating to love. If you had a little brother or sister who was just coming into middle school or entering high school, what romance advice would you give? Post your ideas to the right. Here is one Reporter's take on what she would tell her own little sister.
Dear Little Sister,
Now as you start to date and get more serious about boys, I am both excited and worried for you. Things are going to change and you are going to experience many new things. Dating can be wonderful and insanely fun, but remember to always be safe about it. You are going to meet new people and get to know them in ways you haven't before. The people you date and choose to spend time with will shape and affect who you become in the future.
Boys are great at times and can teach you a lot about yourself. It is important not to write anyone off. People are very different once you get to know them, so allow yourself to get to know many guys before you decide which ones you want to date. There will not only be one guy. Don't expect your first relationship to be your last; you wouldn't want it to be. Date many people so that you can learn what you want from the person you want to be with.
Dear Little Sister,
Now as you start to date and get more serious about boys, I am both excited and worried for you. Things are going to change and you are going to experience many new things. Dating can be wonderful and insanely fun, but remember to always be safe about it. You are going to meet new people and get to know them in ways you haven't before. The people you date and choose to spend time with will shape and affect who you become in the future.
Boys are great at times and can teach you a lot about yourself. It is important not to write anyone off. People are very different once you get to know them, so allow yourself to get to know many guys before you decide which ones you want to date. There will not only be one guy. Don't expect your first relationship to be your last; you wouldn't want it to be. Date many people so that you can learn what you want from the person you want to be with.
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See, my sisters married young, so I've pretty much been on my own
since.
But it was well written and a good idea.