Checking up on your teen's friends.
'I have limited experience with teenage girls. (Three boys and one girl.) I would like to have opinions from all on whether you think it is okay for parents to do some "discreet inquiring" about friends who you get a 'something is just not right here' feeling about? I swear, this daughter of mine will keep Clairol and I best of buddies for years to come! LOL.' - YOYOMA4
Tips From Our Community:
'Definitely! I think it is our responsibility as parents to know what is going on. You should trust your feelings. If you think something is wrong, it probably is. If not, you will just set your mind at ease when you find out. It has been my experience when you think something might be wrong it's usually just the tip of the iceberg.' - FIREFLY23
'Yes, I think you should always know who your kids friends are, they are a great influence on their lives. I'm not sure being discreet is necessary, either. It is not unreasonable for a parent to want to know with whom they are with and if they are someone you'd want around your kids. I've always done it, and although they have resented it from time to time, I've never been sorry.' - DKeais
'I don't care if my parents check on my friends, nor if I am checked on. I do wish that my friend's mom would do some checking, 'cause my friend is looking to fall in with the wrong group if something doesn't happen. :( from a 16 y.o. CHECK!' - ENIGMATUBA
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