Teen dating isn’t what it used to be and social media is changing everything.

In this episode, we talk about parenting in the digital age, when kids should start dating, the impact of social media on teen depression, and why many teens are learning about love online instead of at home.

1:45 – Different Parenting Styles & Dating Rules
2:30 – What Age Should Kids Start Dating?
3:40 – Not Making Dating a Priority
4:10 – Why Teens Should Stay Off Dating Apps
6:15 – Teaching Kids How They Deserve to Be Loved
9:00 – Parents Setting the Standard at Home
11:50 – Creating a Safe Space After Breakups
16:15 – Teen Depression & Social Media
18:20 – Kids Seeing Too Much Online Too Early
20:45 – When Kids Get Advice From Social Media Instead of Parents
27:10 – Wanting a Relationship vs Needing One
29:40 – Breaking Generational Curses

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