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Parenting Teens Parenting Teens Teens Today Community Summer with Teens From Denise Witmer, your Guide to Parenting Teens Teens Giving Underwear as a Birthday Gift, Appropriate? A mom asks: "Do you think it appropriate for a 16-year-old girl to give a 17-year-old boy cartoon boxers as a gift for his birthday?" Denise's thoughts: "No, I don't think it's appropriate. Intimate wear as a gift is for intimate adult relationships - cartoon or not. She is new on the dating scene as far as she is a teen, she needs to learn what is appropriate and what could make a young man uncomfortable with her ease of intimacy. Getting a gift of underwear could make a young man uncomfortable and his parents angry. We had this happen with my daughter's one girlfriend. She did something similar and ended up losing her prom date." Asking our parenting community: Do you think it is appropriate for teens to give underwear as a birthday gift? Please share your thoughts, experiences and advice in the comments area. Related Resources Teen Dating Quiz: Are they friends or are they dating? 10 Ways to Send a Clear Message to Your Teenager 10 Essentials Your Teen Needs to Know About Sex Printable Father's Day Cards Give Dad a special Father's Day card that you print out and add your special note. These printable Father's Day cards are quarter folds and will fit in a standard 4 3/8" by 5 3/4" envelope. I Knew I Was a Parent of a Teen When... Kids grow in leaps and bounds and while we think we are paying attention, often they catch us off-guard. One minute we are driving our kids to basketball practice and the next we are handing over our car keys. All parents of teenagers can point to a moment â€" or ten â€" that took them aback. It’s a time when you realize that you are a parent of a teen. Enjoy these stories from parents of teens in our community. How Well Do You Really Know Your Teen? An important goal when communicating with teens is talking with them just to talk. This helps build and strengthen the bond between you. While it can be hard 'just to talk' with a teenager, it is possible! Stay involved in things that interest them, make a favorite meal with dessert or text them on their cell phone. These times offer an opportunity for you start a conversation and get to know your teen as he becomes the person he is going to be. Take our quiz and see just how well you really know your teen. Jot down some of the questions you aren't sure of and put them in your next conversation. Parenting of Adolescents Ads Corporate Gift Idea 50th Birthday Gifts Bridesmaid Gift Wedding Gift Basket Valentines Day Gift Featured Articles   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! 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   From Our Parenting Community Top Ways to Handle the Stress of Disciplining Your Teen What rules have you set for your teen's curfew? What do you do when your teen lies to you? Advertisement