When setting the rules for allowing a car date, it is a good idea to wait until your teenager is old enough to have their driving permit. This way should anything go wrong on the date, (their date has been drinking, etc), he/she would be able to drive home. (idea from IS2ME)
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Dating Violence Date Rape
Teaching Teens to Drive
When Your Teen Starts To Date Seriously
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Straight facts on Date Rape and Dating Violence.
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