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Parenting Teens Parenting Teens Teens Today Community High School 101 From Denise Witmer, your Guide to Parenting Teens Son Dating Girl with Child A forum member seeks advice: "I have a 21 year old son that is dating a 21 year old girl, she has a 5 year old daughter she has raised herself. She was once in a abusive relationship her parents are separate and the girlfriend is living on her own with the daughter. Me and my husband told my son we do not approve of the relationship because there is a lot of baggage and he is not only in a relationship with her but her daughter He is just finishing college we are concerned he does not finish college and moves in with her any advise I think we should back off because he knows how we feel about the relationship, but right know we do not want to include her in any family things." Smudgeid's thoughts: "I think you should treat her the same way you would treat any 21 year old supporting herself that your son might be dating. With respect and courtesy. Be impressed - she's been raising a child for 5 years and isn't relying on her parents to do it. She's escaped one abusive relationship - had the strength to leave even though it may have meant raising her child on her own. I would say that your son and his girlfriend need to be a little cautious about the 5 year old. The child doesn't deserve to have people moving in and out of her life. Your son should avoid spending too much time with her until the adults have decided that there really is going to be a long enough relationship to involve the child." Asking our parenting community: Has your teen or young adult dated a young parent? Please share your thoughts, experiences and advice in out comments area. More: Five Truths about Your Teen and Dating | Dating Tips for Teens and Parents Teen Crafts: Crochet Leather Bracelet Super easy and cool leather bracelet for teens. This can be done with one teen or groups if you have enough crochet hooks. Save Money When Buying a Car for Your Teen A car is one of the biggest purchases a teen or young adult will make - most likely with your help. I know it took some time and a lot of research when we took the plunge and got my daughter her first car. You can save some money when you and your teen make this purchase with these tips. Parenting FAQ: Looking at Colleges Question: What do colleges look for when deciding whether or not to accept a student? Parenting of Adolescents Ads Your Angry Child Parenting Help Have Child Parenting Kids ADHD in Child Featured Articles   More from About.com Disney Trip Planner Everything you need to plan the perfect Disney vacation -- from when to go and what to do, to saving money and picking a hotel. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Denise Witmer Parenting Teens Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Parenting Teens newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads How to Get Your Teen into College Is your teen confident? Find out now! How to Raise a Drug-Free Teen Help Your Teen Handle Peer Pressure Learn to Talk to Your Teen in 5 Days Advertisement