Teen just started dating

We have no way of knowing.

Ask her.





David

Uh, oh

Hard to tell. She's in that push/pull years - pushing you away one minute, then clinging to you the next. Peers start becoming really important, too, in fact even more important than parents.

Keep things warm and inviting with her and be approachable at all times. While she needs to distance herself from you at this time, she may come running back as your little girl the next. Keep sharing your life with her even though she is mum about hers right now.

As usual Punkey's given a really good answer. It's natural for her to be moving away from you - even if at other times she wants to still be your little girl. The boyfriend is just part of that process. It sounds like you've already got a good relationship which is a great basis to make it through the teen years. Be honest and frank with her and make sure she has lots of information....it will keep her safe.