14 year old DD First boyfriend age difference

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So my 14 year old DD in year 10 has started dating a lad who so far seems really nice, he took her out on Valentine's and got her a Pandora ring which I thought is really grown up of him, even though they've only been together a moth but have known each other for awhile. Her real dad likes him a lot but her step dad (my husband) doesn't approve of them because he's 15 and in year 11 but DD insists if he was born 2 month later he'd be in her year so there isn't anything to worry about but my husband says as soon as he turns 16 he will only want one thing: sex. Should I listen to my husband Or is he being too drematic? They seem to suit really well and I think a boyfriend would be good for her. Is he too old for her?

Teenagers love a bit of drama - if your DD realises that her parents are concerned or even just giving it importance - her bf will assume more importance to her.

totally agree with this. I really don't think the age gap is an issue. As long as she is knowledgeable about sex and contraception, and confident enough to say 'no' to anything she's not comfortable with, I wouldn't see any issues with them being a couple.

DD is 15 and her boyfriend is 16. DD is one of the youngest in her year so nearly everyone is older than her. Her boyfriend is 7 months older than her, which I don't consider an "age difference" at all.

It's a jolly awkward conversation but since it will never be anything but awkward, may as well get it over with...

Need to talk to her about when she'll we know that sex is right thing to do. The number one best time is when she's sure it will be very special and there are no problems: nobody is under age, nobody should get pregnant, nobody is playing mind games, nobody feels manipulated, both people respect each other etc. She deserves nothing less. The number one reason for underage sex is low self-esteem - people who don't think they deserve any better. She's the one who can best protect herself from a bad experience.

I thought he was going to be 18 or something. There's no "age gap"
to speak of. Your husband is being a bit silly, although it's good that she has three adults in her life who care.

The Pandora ring seems a little OTT at that age and relationship duration. That's the only thing that struck me about your OP. It's a little too "grown-up" iyswim. Maybe that's your husband's issue, rather than the small age gap?

Listen, hitler, question my parenting again I'll come to your house and roundhouse kick your nan

Woa!! What?

Have reported.

Bizarre.

Poor nan

What happened there ?
Has the op left her MN logged on?

Aw, did the wee laddie spit his dummy because the nasty grownups said his Pandora was OTT?

Diddums.

That can't be the husband surely?

Oh yeah, that OP is totally written by an adult.

Do your homework, OP. It's your own time you're wasting!

Wtaf is going on???

Tchuh

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Very 'drematic'