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Parenting Teens Parenting Teens Teens Today Community Summer with Teens From Denise Witmer, your Guide to Parenting Teens Dads and Daughters Traveling Together A Dad on the forum asks: "My 12 year old and I enjoy vacationing together, at least up to now. We have been to the UK and to a dude ranch in Colorado and we are soon off to Australia for a couple of weeks. I have tried, within the constraints of budget and availability, to book rooms that have separate spaces (e.g. Embassy Suites), in order to give my daughter some space and privacy. Her mother brings up a concern I had not considered, which is that as my daughter gets older, and changes, it may be inappropriate to continue to share a hotel room (but not a bed, ever). We always have a bathroom and neither of us come out of the bathroom except fully clothed or in pajamas, and she is not concerned about appearances, just about what is healthy for a young lady. What do people think?" Denise's thoughts: "I feel there is no reason for a father and daughter not to share a room in a hotel with separate beds. I think that there could be problems if she were in her own room - safety and teen risk behaviors. Respect her privacy and expect her to respect yours." Asking our parenting community: Do you think this Dad should share a room with his daughter? Have you had a similar experience? Please share your thoughts, advice and experiences in the comments area. Suggested Reading: 5 Ways People With Strong Moral Fiber Act Quiz: Are you raising a healthy teen? Ten Travel Tips for Parents of Teenagers Top Teen Attractions At Disney World Top Ways to Get Your Teen to Eat Healthier According to the CDC, teens generally have little variety in their diets, eat high amounts of fat and tend to take in fewer nutrient-dense foods. Also, fruit and vegetable consumption is lagging among teens. What tips and tricks do you employ in your home to get your teen to eat healthier? Read what parents have said here. What do you do when your teen lies to you? Teens lie for many different reasons, which can take you off the path of whatever the lie was about in the first place. So, what is your reaction to your teen when they lied to you? Share your stories, experiences and insight here. Read what parents have said here. Most Useful Ways to Handle Teen Back Talk Back talk is a common rude behavior teens engage in when they are being told to do something they do not want to do. How do you handle this behavior when it happens with your teen? Share stories when you employed a useful way of handling your teen's back talk. Read what parents have said here. Parenting of Adolescents Ads Troubled Teens Parenting Help Out of Control Teens Bipolar Teens Defiant Teenagers Featured Articles   More from About.com Great Stuff Kids Love From the hottest tunes and best online videos to favorite books and classic toys, here are our top picks for the kids in your life. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us 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